ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Administration of the following vaccine is contraindicated in children with egg allergy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellow fever vaccine is contraindicated in children with egg allergy as it is prepared using egg-based culture systems.
Question 2 of 5
In assessing adolescent drug abuse seriousness, which factor takes +2 in the score?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Use of hallucinogens significantly increases the risk score due to its potential for severe psychological and physical harm.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-month-old infant, born at 38 weeks of gestation, will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands, but she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the ability to hold a rattle when placed in the infant's hands, but not yet being able to voluntarily grasp it, is a sign of normal development for a 3-month-old. It indicates progress in motor skills and is within the expected range for this age group.
Question 4 of 5
The hallmarks of allergic rhinitis are the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick rhinorrhea is more characteristic of infections rather than allergic rhinitis, which presents with clear discharge.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-month-old infant, born at 38 weeks of gestation, will hold a rattle if it is put in her hands, but she will not voluntarily grasp it. The nurse should interpret this as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the ability to hold a rattle when placed in the infant's hands, but not yet being able to voluntarily grasp it, is a sign of normal development for a 3-month-old. It indicates progress in motor skills and is within the expected range for this age group.