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
The nurse notices that a 10-month-old infant being seen in the clinic is wearing expensive clothing.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: It is important to discuss with the parents the importance of appropriate clothing for infants to ensure comfort, safety, and practicality, regardless of the cost.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
Interpret the following ABG results (pH: 7.48 - PaCO2: 42 - HCO3:30):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pH of 7.48 indicates alkalosis, and since HCO3 is elevated, it suggests metabolic alkalosis without respiratory compensation.