ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, relative intravascular volume preservation delays shock onset despite severe dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
Witnessing violence, community violence, and media violence all are detrimental to children as it increases the impact of violence. All the following adverse effects can be increased by increasing the impact of violence EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyberbullying is a separate issue not directly caused by witnessing violence. Other options are well-documented consequences of exposure to violence.
Question 3 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For infants, CPR should be performed using two fingers in single rescuer situations or with the two-thumb encircling technique in two-rescuer scenarios.
Question 4 of 5
The patient in Question was also treated with the endotracheal instillation of exogenous surfactant This is likely to be beneficial by (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant improves lung compliance and reduces alveolar collapse, lowering the risk of pneumothorax.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following definitions is FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postaxial polydactyly involves extra digits on the lateral side of the hand or foot, not the medial side. The other definitions are accurate.