ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are complications of serum sickness EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colitis is not a known complication of serum sickness, while systemic immune reactions can lead to carditis, nephritis, and neuropathies.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of systemic sclerosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raynaud's phenomenon, characterized by vasospasm in response to cold or stress, is a common feature of systemic sclerosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the primary cause of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonatal RDS results from surfactant deficiency in preterm infants, leading to alveolar collapse and impaired gas exchange. Surfactant replacement therapy and respiratory support improve survival.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a feature of early (compensated) shock:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock before hypotension or altered consciousness occurs.
Question 5 of 5
A nine-year-old boy with Hodgkin's lymphoma and a large right cervical and axillary lymph node falls into which staging classification:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II-B indicates involvement of two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm with systemic symptoms like fever or weight loss.