ATI RN
Pediatric NCLEX Practice Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 9
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be diagnosed on prenatal ultrasonography (between 16 and 24 wk of gestation) in > 50% of cases. Findings on ultrasonography may include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oligohydramnios is not typically associated with CDH. The other findings are common on prenatal ultrasound in CDH cases.
Question 2 of 9
Shock associated with decreased central venous pressure includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock typically presents with increased central venous pressure due to impaired cardiac output.
Question 3 of 9
In USA, the newly arrived international adoptees are subjected to many lab tests. All the following tests need to be repeated after 3-6 months after arrival EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rationale is that tuberculin skin tests (TST) may give false-negative results immediately after arrival due to factors like recent travel stress or malnutrition. Therefore, repeating the test after 3-6 months ensures more accurate results. The other tests are generally required to be repeated for ongoing monitoring.
Question 4 of 9
Advanced life support includes the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advanced life support (ALS) includes airway management, vascular access, fluid resuscitation, and defibrillation, but does not specifically focus on treating arrhythmias, which is a specialized intervention.
Question 5 of 9
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High cholesterol is not a diagnostic criterion for systemic lupus erythematosus; it is unrelated to the disease process.
Question 6 of 9
A head-injured 4-year-old patient opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GCS is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate brain injury.
Question 7 of 9
False positive tuberculin test may be present in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure to non-TB mycobacteria can cause cross-reactivity, leading to a false-positive tuberculin skin test.
Question 8 of 9
Which finding is NOT consistent with autistic spectrum disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intellectual deficits in autism vary widely; some individuals exhibit superior abilities in certain areas. Superior intellectual deficits are not a defining feature of ASD.
Question 9 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.