ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that she does not want her infant immunized because of the discomfort associated with injections. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Several topical anesthetic agents can be used to minimize the discomfort associated with immunization injections.
Question 2 of 5
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a recessively inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by self-limited episodes of fever, serositis, and rash. The hallmark cutaneous finding of this disease is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erysipelas-like rash is characteristic of FMF.
Question 3 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that she does not want her infant immunized because of the discomfort associated with injections. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Several topical anesthetic agents can be used to minimize the discomfort associated with immunization injections.
Question 4 of 5
Physiological responses to serious illness include increase of the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serious illness typically leads to tachycardia, increased respiratory effort, and use of accessory muscles, while blood pressure may drop in shock.
Question 5 of 5
You are ventilating a full-term baby with meconium aspiration syndrome, who was fine on the machine but suddenly shows severe drop in O2 saturation. What is the most likely cause?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sudden drop in oxygen saturation in a patient with meconium aspiration syndrome is most likely due to an endotracheal tube blockage, often caused by accumulated secretions.