ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are characteristic of retinal hemorrhage caused by abusive head trauma (AHT) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Traumatic retinoschisis is not typically associated with AHT-related retinal hemorrhages. Characteristics such as multiple layers, central location, and varying sizes are hallmarks of AHT-induced retinal damage.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old boy has systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) with systemic manifestations including fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and pericarditis. Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for this boy is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic glucocorticoids are used initially to control severe systemic symptoms in sJIA.
Question 3 of 5
Iron chelating agents are used for treatment of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron chelators prevent iron overload in patients with chronic hemolytic anemia requiring frequent transfusions.
Question 4 of 5
Postinfectious arthritis describes arthritis that occurs after infectious illnesses, mainly viruses. Of the following, rubella the LEAST likely causative viral infection is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epstein-Barr virus is less commonly associated with postinfectious arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes frequent muscle twitching when collecting admission data on a patient admitted for increasing muscle weakness. Which of the ff. terms should the nurse use to document this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fasciculations are small, involuntary muscle contractions or twitching observed under the skin. In this scenario, the nurse noted frequent muscle twitching in the patient, which aligns with the characteristic manifestation of fasciculations. It is important for the nurse to accurately document this observation as it can provide valuable information to the healthcare team in assessing the patient's condition and determining the underlying cause of the muscle weakness. Chorea refers to irregular, rapid, and jerky movements that are not present in this case. Atrophy indicates muscle wasting, while neuropathy involves damage or dysfunction of nerves, neither of which specifically describes the observed muscle twitching.