ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is FALSE in the chest radiograph of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TTN typically shows fluid in fissures and prominent vascular markings but not a diffuse reticulogranular pattern, which is more characteristic of RDS. The other options are true for TTN.
Question 3 of 5
The following drugs are used in resuscitation Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis is used for chronic heart failure and specific arrhythmias, not for acute resuscitation efforts requiring rapid cardiac stimulation.
Question 4 of 5
The recognition of allergic rhinitis as a major chronic respiratory disease of children rests largely on all the following features EXCEPT
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is uncommon in infancy. It usually develops later in childhood as the immune system matures and exposure to allergens occurs. The other options contribute to its recognition as a major chronic disease.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old infant, born at 38 weeks of gestation, will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands, but she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the ability to hold a rattle when placed in the infant's hands, but not yet being able to voluntarily grasp it, is a sign of normal development for a 3-month-old. It indicates progress in motor skills and is within the expected range for this age group.