ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment on a school-age child. Which findings suggest the child is getting an excess of vitamin A? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A health history is a comprehensive compilation of information about a patient's health status, medical conditions, and pertinent background information. The selected data that would be included in a health history includes:
Question 2 of 5
Which manifestations are expected in the early stages of acute hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The early (anicteric) phase of hepatitis is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and malaise.
Question 3 of 5
Heimlich maneuver is used for which of the following purposes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver is used to remove airway obstructions in choking victims. Abdominal thrusts create high intrathoracic pressure to expel foreign bodies.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following can cause unilateral dilated fixed pupil:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tentorial herniation leads to compression of cranial nerve III, causing a fixed, dilated pupil on the affected side due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 5 of 5
What is the hallmark symptom of Gout?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe pain, often in the big toe, is the hallmark symptom of gout due to uric acid crystal deposition.