ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Dilutional hyponatremia is present in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilutional hyponatremia occurs in heart failure due to excessive water retention, leading to low sodium concentration. The body's compensatory mechanisms, including ADH release, exacerbate this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl with altered mental status and CSF findings of high WBCs (80% neutrophils), low sugar, and high protein likely has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with neutrophilic pleocytosis, low glucose, high protein, and positive Gram stain, requiring urgent antibiotic therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of giant cell arteritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giant cell arteritis can cause headache, jaw claudication, and vision loss due to temporal artery inflammation, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
The following are true regarding apnea EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apnea in term infants is not always worrisome and can be benign. The other statements are true regarding apnea in preterm infants.
Question 5 of 5
Contributary factors for the development of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD) include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is not a contributing factor for BPD; in fact, fluid overload is more commonly associated. The other factors are known contributors to BPD.