ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Behcet disease is a primary vasculitis characterized by oral ulceration. All the following are characteristic features of the oral ulcers EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral ulcers in Behcet's disease typically do not scar.
Question 2 of 5
A concerned young parent asking about frequent lying behavior experienced by their 3-year-old girl. The following advices are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent lying at this age does not necessarily indicate a potential for future lying behavior; it is often exploratory and developmentally normal.
Question 3 of 5
What information should the nurse give a mother regarding the introduction of solid foods during infancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When introducing solid foods to infants, it is important to introduce one food item at a time, with intervals of 4 to 7 days between each new food. This allows for the identification of any potential food allergies or intolerances. It is important to proceed gradually and monitor for any adverse reactions.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 9-month-old infant tell the nurse that they have noticed foods such as peas and corn are not completely digested and can be seen in their infant's stools. The nurse's explanation of this is based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the incomplete digestion of solid foods in the stools of a 9-month-old infant is normal due to the immaturity of the digestive tract at this age. It is a common occurrence in infants and does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome leads to hyperkalemia due to the rapid breakdown of cancer cells, releasing intracellular potassium into the bloodstream.