ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A neonate presents with persistent hypoglycemia despite adequate enteral feeding. Which condition should be suspected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperinsulinism is a common cause of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin production. It requires medical management with dextrose infusions or medications like diazoxide to prevent neurodevelopmental impairment.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome leads to hyperkalemia due to the rapid breakdown of cancer cells, releasing intracellular potassium into the bloodstream.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are components of cold water shock resulting from immersion in cold water EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoventilation, decreased breath-holding ability, ectopic beats, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are part of the physiological response to cold water immersion, but hypertension is not typically a component of cold water shock.
Question 4 of 5
Predictive factors of a poor prognosis for atopic dermatitis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early onset is typically associated with a worse prognosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about urethritis is NOT true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Noninfectious causes of urethritis do not typically involve trauma or foreign bodies; they more often relate to chemical irritants.