ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
A single umbilical artery in a newborn infant increases the risk for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A single umbilical artery is associated with an increased risk of occult renal anomalies, as it may indicate underlying developmental abnormalities in the urinary system.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following drugs is not used during resuscitation:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digitalis is not used in resuscitation because it has no role in acute life support and may worsen arrhythmias in critical situations.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding Non-Hodgkin lymphoma:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal masses are the most frequent clinical presentation in pediatric Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, often due to involvement of the intestines or lymphatic tissue.
Question 4 of 5
Bronchodilator response to an inhaled B-agonist (e.g., albuterol) is greater in asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic persons. The rate of improvement in FEV1 consistent with asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An improvement in FEV1 of more than 15% after bronchodilator administration is a strong indicator of asthma.
Question 5 of 5
Contraindications for gastric lavage include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is contraindicated in cases of altered consciousness, hydrocarbon ingestion, and caustic substances.