ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Children with typical features of innocent murmurs should be subjected to the following measures:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are benign and require no restriction of activity, antibiotic prophylaxis, or serial echocardiography unless symptoms suggest structural heart disease.
Question 2 of 5
Major Depressive disorder (MDD) is being increasingly seen in offspring of depressed parents; it has many forms that may be seen in the same family. Of the following, the MOST common depressive disorder in children and adolescent is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood is more common in children and adolescents due to their vulnerability to stressors.
Question 3 of 5
The exposure to which of the following early in childhood protects against the development of atopy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early exposure to dogs has been linked to a reduced risk of atopy, possibly due to microbial diversity exposure that modulates immune responses. Other exposures listed do not provide protection.
Question 4 of 5
The patient described in Question 6 is most likely suffering from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Congenital pneumonia with sepsis is likely given the low WBC count, prematurity, and need for ventilation
Question 5 of 5
What is an anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The anion gap is calculated as (Na⺠- [Clâ» + HCO₃â»]) and represents unmeasured anions in plasma. It helps differentiate metabolic acidosis causes, with high values suggesting lactic acidosis or toxin ingestion.