ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nine-year-old boy with Hodgkin's lymphoma and a large right cervical and axillary lymph node falls into which staging classification:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II-B indicates involvement of two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm with systemic symptoms like fever or weight loss.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.
Question 3 of 5
Which disease of the following can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early septic shock causes distributive shock due to widespread vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, leading to low systemic vascular resistance.
Question 4 of 5
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are seen with equal prevalence among all racial and ethnic groups. Of the following, the disorder that is only prevalent in girls is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rett syndrome primarily affects girls, causing progressive neurological deterioration.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most appropriate referral for a 13-year-old adolescent with fatigue, low blood pressure, and hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the severity of symptoms like hypokalemia and low blood pressure, immediate referral to the hospital for comprehensive investigations is necessary before considering psychiatric or dietary interventions.