ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are seen with equal prevalence among all racial and ethnic groups. Of the following, the disorder that is only prevalent in girls is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rett syndrome primarily affects girls, causing progressive neurological deterioration.
Question 2 of 5
A pathological murmur is suspected in the presence of one of the following auscultatory findings
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A click suggests structural heart disease, such as aortic or pulmonary stenosis. Pathological murmurs are often associated with abnormal heart sounds, unlike benign murmurs that change with position or respiration.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-year-old male presented with delirium, mumbling speech, tachycardia, dry flushed skin, dilated pupils, myoclonus, slightly elevated temperature, urinary retention, decreased bowel sounds, seizures, and dysrhythmia. The MOST likely cause is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amphetamine toxicity presents with central nervous system stimulation symptoms like delirium, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and seizures.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for neonatal sepsis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low birth weight is a significant risk factor for neonatal sepsis as preterm and low birth weight infants have immature immune systems that make them more vulnerable to infections.
Question 5 of 5
Atelectasis due to foreign body inhalation is characterized by each of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atelectasis results in dull percussion, not normal findings, due to lung collapse and volume loss.