ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) involves defective platelet adhesion due to deficient vWF, causing prolonged bleeding time despite normal platelet count.
Question 2 of 5
The Apgar score is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Apgar score is a standardized tool used to assess the health of a newborn immediately after birth
Question 3 of 5
A mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.
Question 4 of 5
Causes of hormonal rhinitis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise does not contribute to hormonal rhinitis, which is typically associated with hormonal imbalances from conditions such as pregnancy, thyroid dysfunction, or systemic diseases.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs is characteristic of poliomyelitis paralysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poliomyelitis causes asymmetric, flaccid motor paralysis without sensory loss, as it primarily affects anterior horn cells.