ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A poor prognostic sign of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early respiratory distress within 6 hours of life is a poor prognostic sign in CDH, indicating severe pulmonary hypoplasia. The other signs are less specific to prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large atrial septal defects do not cause turbulent flow near valves or endocardial surfaces, making them less prone to infective endocarditis compared to other defects like VSD, which promote bacterial seeding.
Question 3 of 5
Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having six teeth at 6 months of age is earlier than expected, as most infants typically have two teeth at this age.
Question 4 of 5
The blood smear of infant with hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis) typically shows the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemolytic disease of the newborn is characterized by increased reticulocytes and nucleated RBCs,
Question 5 of 5
Oligoarthritis involving 5-4 joints within the first 6 months of disease onset. The most commonly affected joint is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knees are frequently affected in oligoarticular JIA.