ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Diabetic mothers have a high incidence of all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetic mothers are more prone to polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid) rather than oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid). Preeclampsia, pyelonephritis, and preterm labor are commonly associated with diabetes in pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
Which behavior is NOT true in many psychiatric illnesses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While eating very little, feeling sad or withdrawn, and throwing up can be symptoms of various psychiatric illnesses, sudden overwhelming worries are more commonly associated with anxiety disorders rather than being universal across all psychiatric conditions.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a 3-month-old infant report that their infant sleeps supine (face up) but is often prone (face down) while awake. The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that this is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These parents are implementing the guidelines to reduce the risk of SIDS. Infants should sleep on their backs and then be placed on their abdomens when awake to enhance development of milestones such as head control.
Question 4 of 5
Approximately 90% of youths who complete suicide have a preexisting psychiatric illness. Of the following, the MOST commonly encountered illness is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Major depression is the most common psychiatric illness associated with completed suicides in youths.
Question 5 of 5
Hyperkalemia with a normal total body potassium can be caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Major trauma causes hyperkalemia due to cellular lysis, releasing potassium into the bloodstream without increasing total body stores. Conditions such as crush syndrome and tumor lysis syndrome also exhibit this pattern.