ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are recognized stereotypic movements EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-biting is not typically classified as a stereotypic movement but rather as a self-injurious behavior.
Question 2 of 5
The most common congenital acyanotic heart disease is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital acyanotic heart defect, accounting for a significant proportion of congenital heart diseases.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST important risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational age and birth weight are the most critical risk factors for NEC, with lower gestational age and lower birth weight significantly increasing the risk.
Question 4 of 5
The serum total bilirubin of the patient in Question is mg/dL with a direct of mg/dL The hematocrit is %, the reticulocyte count is 5, and the smear reveals poikilocytosis and anisocytosis The Coombs test result is negative The next step in the management of the child's condition is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is effective for unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, which is present here
Question 5 of 5
Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained ICP above 20 mmHg for more than five minutes is considered significantly elevated, risking brain injury.