ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Acute hepatitis A criteria:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is an RNA virus, and its extrahepatic manifestations include cutaneous vasculitis and arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
Hereditary methemoglobinemia is most commonly due to deficiency of which enzyme?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency impairs the reduction of methemoglobin back to functional hemoglobin, causing methemoglobinemia.
Question 3 of 5
Risk factors for persistent asthma include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergic conjunctivitis is not a major risk factor for persistent asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Approaching to a child with failure to thrive based on signs and symptoms. Of the following, the MOST common cause behind a child has spitting, vomiting, and food refusal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common cause of spitting, vomiting, and food refusal in infants and young children. Other conditions are less frequent and typically present with additional specific symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
In pediatric shock, which of the following is an early sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock, whereas hypotension and altered consciousness are late findings.