ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Allergic rhinitis may be complicated by secondary bacterial infection as sinusitis. Of the following, the MOST likely clue to infection is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thick nasal secretions, especially yellow or green, suggest bacterial infection, differentiating it from allergic rhinitis, which usually presents with clear nasal discharge.
Question 2 of 5
Acute hepatitis A criteria:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is an RNA virus, and its extrahepatic manifestations include cutaneous vasculitis and arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A 1-year-old infant is known to have heart disease & is noted to be cyanosed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricuspid atresia leads to severe cyanosis due to lack of right atrioventricular connection, necessitating a right-to-left shunt for survival. It presents early with cyanosis and hypoxia requiring urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following, the major risk factor for persistent asthma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing apart from colds is a strong predictor of persistent asthma, suggesting airway hyperreactivity rather than transient viral-induced wheezing.
Question 5 of 5
Ideally, all children should be subjected to routine screening for autistic spectrum disorders (in USA) at age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Routine screening for ASD is recommended at 18 and 24 months in the USA.