ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are recognized in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is not a recognized feature of ASD.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old boy with asthma has had mild wheezing only four times since you began treating him 6 months ago with theophylline... You should consider the likely cause of vomiting to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline toxicity is likely due to the interaction with erythromycin/sulfisoxazole, which inhibits theophylline metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are problems of an infant of a diabetic mother (class B) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intrauterine growth retardation is uncommon in infants of diabetic mothers
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an index of poor outcome in fulminant hepatitis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A prolonged prothrombin time unresponsive to vitamin K suggests severe hepatic synthetic dysfunction and is a poor prognostic indicator in fulminant hepatitis.
Question 5 of 5
The most appropriate treatment for newly diagnosed bronchial asthma with occasional symptoms:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the preferred long-term control medication for mild persistent asthma. They reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms, whereas short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) are used for quick relief.