ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A term infant presents with tachypnea, grunting, and nasal flaring shortly after birth. A chest X-ray shows fluid in the lung fissures. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is caused by delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid, common in infants born via cesarean section. Symptoms resolve within 24-72 hours with supportive care.
Question 2 of 5
A classic example of type III (immune complex) reactions is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum sickness is a type III hypersensitivity reaction where immune complexes deposit in tissues, causing inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
Interpret the following ABG results (pH: 7.48 - PaCO2: 42 - HCO3:30):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These results indicate metabolic alkalosis with an elevated bicarbonate and normal CO2, showing no respiratory compensation.
Question 4 of 5
Immunotherapy provides symptomatic improvement in all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immunotherapy is not effective for anaphylaxis to a wasp sting, as it is an acute, life-threatening reaction requiring immediate epinephrine.
Question 5 of 5
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is rare in children, accounting for <5% of all renal tumors. All the following are true regarding RCC in children EXCEPT
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Local lymph node involvement in RCC has an adverse outcome.