ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
The most likely diagnosis for the condition described in Question 3 is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms described (urticaria, difficulty swallowing, hoarse voice, hypotension) are classic signs of anaphylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 4 of 5
A head-injured patient, who opens eyes to painful stimuli, is confused & localizes to pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient with eye opening to pain (E2), confused speech (V4), and localizing to pain (M5) has a GCS of 9.
Question 5 of 5
Somatoform disorders, as part of psychosomatic illness, include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Asthma has a clear physiological basis and is not considered a somatoform disorder.