ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are considered as risk factors for asthma morbidity and mortality EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Male gender, rather than female, is a known risk factor for asthma morbidity and mortality, particularly in childhood.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding disorders of acid-base balance, what is the compensatory mechanism that takes place to keep the pH normal when there is bicarbonate loss in urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation compensates for metabolic acidosis by reducing COâ‚‚, which helps balance pH when bicarbonate is lost.
Question 3 of 5
Second-generation antihistamines are preferable to first-generation antihistamines because they have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second-generation antihistamines cause less sedation than first-generation drugs, making them preferable for daily use without impairing cognitive function.
Question 4 of 5
The patient in Question was also treated with the endotracheal instillation of exogenous surfactant This is likely to be beneficial by (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant improves lung compliance and reduces alveolar collapse, lowering the risk of pneumothorax.
Question 5 of 5
Hyperkalemia with a normal total body potassium can be caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In major trauma, cell lysis releases intracellular potassium into the blood, leading to hyperkalemia without an actual increase in total body potassium.