ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample 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, not high anion gap metabolic acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
You are evaluating a 2-year-old boy who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) between his parents. Of the following, the MOST likely problem that may be seen in such a child is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children exposed to IPV often experience disrupted attachment and daily routines, affecting their emotional and behavioral stability.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common side effect of hydroxychloroquine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinopathy, nausea, and hair loss, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A poor prognostic sign of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early respiratory distress within 6 hours of life is a poor prognostic sign in CDH, indicating severe pulmonary hypoplasia. The other signs are less specific to prognosis.
Question 5 of 5
Ahmed is a 7-year-old boy with recent history of migratory polyarthritis, newly heard apical pansystolic murmur, arthralgia, positive acute phase reactants, and ASOT of 500 units. Regarding diagnosis of rheumatic fever the boy is considered to have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Jones criteria, the presence of two major or one major and two minor criteria supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. The patient has polyarthritis and carditis (major) along with arthralgia and elevated inflammatory markers (minor).