ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following should raise the suspicion of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pediatrician concern alone is not sufficient to raise suspicion without corroborating evidence from caregivers or parents.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl with altered mental status and CSF findings of high WBCs (80% neutrophils), low sugar, and high protein likely has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with neutrophilic pleocytosis, low glucose, high protein, and positive Gram stain, requiring urgent antibiotic therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl recently diagnosed with persistent oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); she has 3 involved joints including left elbow; right knee, right ankle. Antinuclear antigen (ANA) is significantly positive. The MOST important regular examination of locomotor system step in the management this girl is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slit-lamp examination is crucial as ANA-positive patients are at risk for asymptomatic uveitis.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are possible cardiac complications at the acute stage of Kawasaki disease (KD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock is more common in later stages of KD.
Question 5 of 5
Patient with Mycoplasma pneumonia can have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumonia often presents with severe symptoms but minimal auscultatory findings, leading to an overestimation of disease severity based on symptoms alone. It is known for gradual onset and mild clinical signs.