ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Advanced life support includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advanced life support (ALS) includes airway management, IV access, and arrhythmia treatment, but not all arrhythmias require immediate ALS interventions.
Question 2 of 5
Features suggestive of minor manifestation of acute rheumatic fever include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minor criteria include arthralgia (joint pain without objective findings), fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and prolonged PR interval on ECG.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-year-old male patient presented with microcephaly, microphthalmia, absent thumb, ectopic kidney & recurrent epistaxis. The most informative diagnostic test explaining the underlying etiology is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromosomal breakage test is used in disorders like Fanconi anemia, which is associated with congenital abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and increased cancer risk.
Question 4 of 5
The BEST treatment for a 5-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) presenting with acute onset palpable purpura over the lower extremities and buttocks is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supportive measures are usually sufficient for uncomplicated HSP.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following is a characteristic feature of Mycoplasma pneumonia in the pediatric age group:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumonia often presents with mild symptoms that do not correlate well with physical findings. It is known for a protracted course, low-grade fever, and a persistent cough. Antibiotics like macrolides are used for treatment, as penicillins are ineffective.