ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cystic fibrosis typically causes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis leads to malabsorption (steatorrhea), chronic lung infections, and growth failure.
Question 2 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), not tricyclic antidepressants.
Question 3 of 5
Among histological subtypes of classic Hodgkin disease, the most common one in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixed cellularity Hodgkin lymphoma is the most common subtype in children and is associated with Epstein-Barr virus. It presents with widespread lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms. Nodular sclerosis is more common in adolescents and young adults.
Question 4 of 5
The antenatal administration of magnesium sulfate before preterm delivery has been suggested to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate administered antenatally is primarily used to reduce the risk of cerebral palsy in preterm infants, as it provides neuroprotective effects.
Question 5 of 5
Non-IgE-mediated urticaria can be caused by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epstein-Barr virus and other infections can cause non-IgE-mediated urticaria through immune complex formation and cytokine release.