ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are true about truancy EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Truancy is not considered normal behavior in young children and may indicate underlying issues.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is an aggravating factor for asthma
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux can exacerbate asthma symptoms by triggering bronchoconstriction and airway inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The differential diagnosis of chronic urticaria includes the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic urticaria is not typically associated with blistering disorders, which are more characteristic of autoimmune skin diseases.
Question 4 of 5
In a cohort of 6,215 VLBW infants, gram-positive agents were associated with which percent of cases of late-onset sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gram-positive agents, particularly coagulase-negative staphylococci, account for approximately 70% of late-onset sepsis cases in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
Question 5 of 5
A mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.