ATI RN
Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
Children who grow up on farms have elevated rates of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Farm exposure increases leukemia risk due to pesticide and chemical exposures.
Question 2 of 9
Patients suffering from the sudden onset of severe neuromuscular symptoms may have nerve agent intoxication and should be given atropine (0.05 mg/kg) promptly for its antimuscarinic effects. Atropine has the following effects EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine does not improve skeletal muscle paralysis, which requires pralidoxime.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following is the most accepted diagnostic criteria of asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A diagnosis of asthma is confirmed if recurrent symptoms improve with bronchodilator therapy.
Question 4 of 9
The ideal rate of chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in infants is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended chest compression rate for infants during CPR is at least 100 per minute to ensure adequate perfusion and circulation during resuscitation.
Question 5 of 9
Matching: Anesthetic risks
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Succinylcholine increases the risk of myocardial depression with volatile agents, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac events.
Question 6 of 9
A parent came to your clinic complaining that their 5-year-old boy had attacks of frightening with imagination of a snake crawling over him and he is acting as trying to remove it. You assessed the child and find no acute physical illness and he is cooperative and quite intelligent. Of the following, the MOST appropriate explanation for the child behavior is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night terrors involve episodes of fear and agitation during sleep, fitting the described behavior.
Question 7 of 9
Regarding CPAP, the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CPAP is indicated when oxygen saturation cannot be maintained at lower levels, not necessarily >95%. The other statements are true regarding CPAP.
Question 8 of 9
A neonate has a scaphoid abdomen and severe respiratory distress at birth. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) occurs when abdominal organs herniate into the chest, compressing the lungs. The scaphoid abdomen and respiratory distress are key signs. Intubation and surgical repair are required.
Question 9 of 9
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial pneumonia is the leading cause of pleural effusion in children. Parapneumonic effusions develop as a complication of pneumonia due to inflammation and exudate accumulation in the pleural space.