ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are characteristic features of separation anxiety disorder EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Separation anxiety disorder can occur in children above 8 years of age, though it is more common in younger children.
Question 2 of 5
Anaphylactic reactions after a Hymenoptera sting are treated exactly like anaphylaxis from any cause. Of the following, the drug of choice is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis because it rapidly reverses bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, and hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large atrial septal defects do not cause turbulent flow near valves or endocardial surfaces, making them less prone to infective endocarditis compared to other defects like VSD, which promote bacterial seeding.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these antituberculosis agents can cause optic neuritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol inhibits arabinosyl transferase and can cause dose-dependent optic neuritis with red-green color blindness.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a neonate with hyperbilirubinemia at risk of kernicterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice to prevent bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (kernicterus). It converts unconjugated bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion.