ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis typically causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis rather than an increased anion gap.
Question 2 of 5
Allergic shiners represent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allergic shiners are dark circles under the eyes caused by venous congestion due to chronic nasal obstruction, a hallmark sign of allergic rhinitis.
Question 3 of 5
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 4 of 5
Persistence of the umbilical cord beyond which time should prompt consideration of an underlying abnormality
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistence of the umbilical cord beyond 30 days may indicate an underlying abnormality, such as infection or impaired healing.
Question 5 of 5
A 9-year-old boy has periods of mania alternating with depression. Of the following, the hallmark of mania associated with this disorder is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grandiosity is a key feature of mania, involving inflated self-esteem or delusions of grandeur.