ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cutaneous symptoms may be absent in anaphylaxis in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cutaneous signs like urticaria and angioedema may be absent in 20% of anaphylactic reactions, making diagnosis more challenging.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following can be a cause of obstructive shock in children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe aortic stenosis impairs cardiac output, leading to reduced perfusion and obstructive shock, unlike conditions like myocarditis or dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
A 75 -g black female experienced respiratory distress after a preterm delivery at 7 weeks' gestation Possible causes of the respiratory distress include (may choose more than one)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm infants have underdeveloped lungs, and mechanical ventilation or high oxygen pressure can lead to alveolar rupture, causing air to accumulate in the pleural space (pneumothorax), leading to respiratory distress.
Question 4 of 5
Completed suicides in childhood and adolescence can be associated with all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfectionism within the classroom is not a typical risk factor for completed suicides. Common risk factors include prior attempts, substance abuse, family history of depression or suicide, and access to lethal means.
Question 5 of 5
You are meeting parents of a -year-old boy who has normal developmental milestone and social interaction; they have older child with autism; they have a concern about having this young kid with autism as well. You state that most children with autism have clinical manifestations by the age of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of autism typically emerge by the second or third year of life, though earlier detection is possible.