ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A term newborn presents with jaundice and a total bilirubin level of 20 mg/dL. Which treatment is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice with high bilirubin levels, as it converts bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion. Exchange transfusion is reserved for severe cases with signs of kernicterus.
Question 2 of 5
Ahmed is a 7-year-old boy with recent history of migratory polyarthritis, newly heard apical pansystolic murmur, arthralgia, positive acute phase reactants, and ASOT of 500 units. Regarding diagnosis of rheumatic fever the boy is considered to have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Jones criteria, the presence of two major or one major and two minor criteria supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. The patient has polyarthritis and carditis (major) along with arthralgia and elevated inflammatory markers (minor).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following behaviors indicates that an infant has developed object permanence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 6 months of life, infants believe that objects exist only as long as they can see them. When infants
Question 4 of 5
The following inotropic drugs can be used in acute shock Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in heart failure rather than as an inotropic agent in acute shock.
Question 5 of 5
The primary aim of ACE inhibitors in congestive heart failure treatment is to improve which physiological parameter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors reduce afterload by dilating blood vessels, improving cardiac output, and reducing the heart's workload.