ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A neonate born to a diabetic mother is at increased risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates of diabetic mothers often experience hypoglycemia due to fetal hyperinsulinemia in response to maternal hyperglycemia. After birth, insulin levels remain high while maternal glucose supply is cut off, leading to hypoglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A neonate born to a diabetic mother is at increased risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonates of diabetic mothers often experience hypoglycemia due to fetal hyperinsulinemia in response to maternal hyperglycemia. After birth, insulin levels remain high while maternal glucose supply is cut off, leading to hypoglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding breast milk jaundice, the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kernicterus can occur in severe cases of breast milk jaundice, although it is rare. The other statements are true regarding breast milk jaundice.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following peripheral manifestations is a painful lesion in infective endocarditis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osler's nodes are painful, tender nodules found on fingers and toes, caused by immune complex deposition in infective endocarditis.
Question 5 of 5
A third-grade student refuses to go back to school after the winter break. She now needs her mother to go to sleep with her and complains of headache, bellyache, and muscle pain. The physical exam is totally normal, but you notice the child is very clingy to the mother. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Separation anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or distress when separated from attachment figures, fitting the scenario of clinging behavior and somatic complaints post-break.