ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Childhood psychosis may include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute phobic hallucination is not a recognized feature of childhood psychosis.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent has been diagnosed with Chlamydia infection. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia infection is commonly treated with antibiotics, such as azithromycin or doxycycline. Azithromycin is often preferred due to its convenience of a single oral dose. It is effective in treating Chlamydia infections in both adolescents and adults. Ceftriaxone, penicillin G benzathine, and acyclovir are used to treat different types of infections and are not appropriate choices for Chlamydia infection.
Question 3 of 5
More than 90% of patients with atopic dermatitis have colonization of lesional skin with Staphylococcus aureus, and uninvolved skin has colonization of more than
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Uninvolved skin in atopic dermatitis patients often has over 50% colonization with S. aureus.
Question 4 of 5
In giving health instructions, the nurse should infrom the client about the risk fsctors associated with coronary artery disease. Which of the following controllable risk factors is closely linked to the development of MI?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High cholesterol levels are closely linked to the development of myocardial infarction (MI), also known as a heart attack. Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, causing atherosclerosis. This buildup can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially resulting in a heart attack. Managing and controlling cholesterol levels through lifestyle changes and medications can help reduce the risk of MI.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old child is found playing with a can of crystalline drain cleaner. There are several crystals in the mouth, which you have the mother wash out. Treatment should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alkaline substances like drain cleaner can cause severe esophageal burns. Immediate administration of water or milk to dilute the substance and esophagoscopy to assess damage are necessary.