ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following are true about suicide EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol use significantly increases suicide risk due to its disinhibiting effects and association with impulsive behavior.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency causes macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis, leading to the production of large, immature red blood cells.
Question 3 of 5
Although understanding risk factors for violence is crucial for developing prevention strategies, the risk factors do not predict whether a particular individual will become violent. For children who begin their violence early in life, the strongest risk factor for violence is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antisocial behavior is a strong predictor of future violence, especially when it manifests early in life, indicating a persistent pattern of deviance.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis, typically acquired during birth from colonized maternal genital tracts. Prevention includes maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl with altered mental status and CSF findings of high WBCs (80% neutrophils), low sugar, and high protein likely has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with neutrophilic pleocytosis, low glucose, high protein, and positive Gram stain, requiring urgent antibiotic therapy.