ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Approximately 35% to 40% of infants and young children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have coexisting food allergies. The most common cause of food-induced eczematous reactions is allergy to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most common trigger of food-induced eczematous reactions in young children.
Question 2 of 5
For a 2-year-old girl with thumb sucking behavior, what is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring the behavior allows the child to outgrow it naturally without drawing unnecessary attention. Reassurance and encouragement are also helpful but ignoring avoids reinforcing the habit.
Question 3 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For infants, two-finger compressions are recommended for single-rescuer CPR, while the two-thumb technique is used for two-rescuer CPR to ensure effective compression depth.
Question 4 of 5
Spondyloarthritides are largely genetically determined. Which of the following characteristics is never associated with such diseases?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatoid factor positivity is rare in spondyloarthritides.
Question 5 of 5
The death of the infant described in Question 5 could have been prevented by which one of the following measures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering vitamin K at birth prevents hemorrhagic disease of the newborn