ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A preterm neonate has a persistent murmur, widened pulse pressure, and bounding pulses. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in preterm infants due to failure of ductal closure. It presents with a continuous murmur, widened pulse pressure, and bounding pulses. Treatment includes NSAIDs or surgical ligation.
Question 2 of 5
The most common congenital acyanotic heart disease is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital acyanotic heart defect, accounting for a significant proportion of congenital heart diseases.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding actually reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), while sleeping on the stomach, smoking, overheating, and prematurity increase the risk.
Question 4 of 5
Ideally, all children should be subjected to routine screening for autistic spectrum disorders (in USA) at age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Routine screening for ASD is recommended at 18 and 24 months in the USA.
Question 5 of 5
The serum total bilirubin of the patient in Question is mg/dL with a direct of mg/dL The hematocrit is %, the reticulocyte count is 5, and the smear reveals poikilocytosis and anisocytosis The Coombs test result is negative The next step in the management of the child's condition is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is effective for unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, which is present here