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
The skin of patients with atopic dermatitis exhibits all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blanching after intradermal histamine injection is not a feature of atopic dermatitis. Other options are common findings.
Question 3 of 5
Peak incidence of acute bronchiolitis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, peaks in infants aged 2-6 months due to immature airways.
Question 4 of 5
The best diagnostic test for anaphylaxis in a child exposed to an allergen 3 hours before arrival to hospital is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plasma tryptase levels peak within 3 hours and are the most reliable diagnostic test for anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
Juvenile localized scleroderma (LS) is generally insidious with skin manifestations that vary according to disease subtype. Up to 25% of children with LS have extracutaneous manifestations including arthritis and neurological symptoms. Of the following, the subtype that is MOST commonly associated with neurological manifestations is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: En coup de sabre is associated with neurological complications due to its location on the face and scalp.