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
Steeple sign is characteristic for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steeple sign, seen on X-ray, is a hallmark of viral croup, indicating subglottic airway narrowing.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common reported adverse effect of first-generation antihistamines is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and commonly cause sedation.
Question 4 of 5
Comorbidities are commonly encountered in children with autism, especially other psychiatric disorders. Of the following, the MOST commonly associated disease with autism is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently comorbid with autism, affecting attention and impulse control.
Question 5 of 5
The condition where diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever needs adherence to Jones criteria is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute rheumatic fever recurrence requires strict adherence to the Jones criteria to confirm the diagnosis, ensuring the presence of major and minor criteria along with evidence of prior streptococcal infection.