ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are possible cardiac complications at the acute stage of Kawasaki disease (KD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock is more common in later stages of KD.
Question 2 of 5
A head-injured patient, who opens eyes to painful stimuli, is confused & localizes to pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient with eye opening to pain (E2), confused speech (V4), and localizing to pain (M5) has a GCS of 9.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following drugs may cause pyloric stenosis if administered to a premature infant
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dexamethasone has been associated with an increased risk of pyloric stenosis in premature infants. The other drugs are not linked to this condition.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following vitamin deficiencies often accompanies severe atopic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency is linked to immune dysfunction and worsened atopic dermatitis.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with failure to thrive, irritability, bloating, and a symmetrical rash on his elbows and knees. Transglutaminase IgA antibodies are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dermatitis herpetiformis is a cutaneous manifestation of celiac disease and is associated with positive transglutaminase IgA antibodies.