ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 2 of 9
One of the following drugs may cause pyloric stenosis if administered to a premature infant
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dexamethasone has been associated with an increased risk of pyloric stenosis in premature infants. The other drugs are not linked to this condition.
Question 3 of 9
Treatment of enuresis should include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While involving the child in treatment steps like voiding before bed and using alarms is helpful, making them launder soiled sheets could be punitive and counterproductive.
Question 4 of 9
Following diagnosis of initial attack of rheumatic fever (RF), RF is considered active if any of the following is present Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A prolonged PR interval may be a sign of past RF but does not necessarily indicate current activity.
Question 5 of 9
Schizophrenia generally presents in adolescence or early adulthood. However, it may appear in children. Which of the following is true regarding childhood-onset schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Negative symptoms, such as reduced emotional expression and motivation, are more common in childhood-onset schizophrenia.
Question 6 of 9
In metabolic disorders, which disorder is most likely to be associated with cerebral edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia, if corrected too rapidly, can lead to cerebral edema due to rapid osmotic shifts in the brain.
Question 7 of 9
Atopic dermatitis typically begins in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis commonly presents in infancy often within the first six months of life.
Question 8 of 9
Systemic lupus erythematosus can be caused by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isoniazid is a known cause of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus.
Question 9 of 9
It is estimated that lead-poisoned children are identified by screening procedures rather than through clinical recognition of lead-related symptoms in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead poisoning is often asymptomatic and detected through screening rather than clinical symptoms.