ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease leads to prolonged bleeding time due to defective platelet adhesion despite a normal platelet count.
Question 2 of 5
Children with typical features of innocent murmurs should be subjected to the following measures:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are benign and require no restriction of activity, antibiotic prophylaxis, or serial echocardiography unless symptoms suggest structural heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
The percentage of childhood asthma cases that persist into adulthood is approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 30-50% of childhood asthma cases persist into adulthood, depending on factors such as severity, atopy, and environmental exposures.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following is not included in the definition of the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) in neonates and pediatric patients
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfusion abnormalities are not part of the traditional SIRS criteria, which focus on temperature, WBC count, respiratory rate, and heart rate.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding disorders of acid-base balance, what is the compensatory mechanism that takes place to keep the pH normal when there is bicarbonate loss in urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation compensates for metabolic acidosis by reducing COâ‚‚, which helps balance pH when bicarbonate is lost.