ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are manifestations of early shock in an infant Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypotension is a late sign of shock in infants; early signs include tachycardia and irritability.
Question 2 of 5
Foreign body partially obstructing the right main bronchus is likely to cause which radiological abnormality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A right main bronchus obstruction can cause a tracheal shift to the right due to atelectasis.
Question 3 of 5
Of the following, the major risk factor for persistent asthma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing apart from colds is a strong predictor of persistent asthma, suggesting airway hyperreactivity rather than transient viral-induced wheezing.
Question 4 of 5
Once the offending agent causing serum sickness is discontinued, the symptoms resolve spontaneously within
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum sickness typically resolves within 1-4 weeks after stopping the offending agent.
Question 5 of 5
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be inherited. Other factors such as infection may account for small percentage of childhood-onset OCD. Which of the following infections may account for childhood-onset OCD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections are linked to pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS), which can trigger OCD.