ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with a high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike other conditions listed, which lead to a high anion gap due to acid accumulation.
Question 2 of 5
A preterm neonate has a sudden onset of abdominal distension, bloody stools, and feeding intolerance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition in preterm infants characterized by intestinal inflammation, leading to distension, bloody stools, and potential perforation. Risk factors include prematurity and enteral feeds.
Question 3 of 5
Features suggestive of minor manifestation of acute rheumatic fever include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minor criteria include arthralgia (joint pain without objective findings), fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and prolonged PR interval on ECG.
Question 4 of 5
The diurnal variation in Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) that is consistent with asthma is more than
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diurnal PEF variability of more than 20% is characteristic of poorly controlled asthma, indicating increased airway reactivity.
Question 5 of 5
Jaundice appearing on day of life suggests all of the above EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal-to-maternal transfusion would not cause jaundice in the newborn