ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Direct-reacting hyperbilirubinemia on the th day of life suggest all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gilbert disease typically presents later in life and does not cause significant direct hyperbilirubinemia
Question 2 of 5
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, particularly bacterial pneumonia, are the leading cause of pleural effusion in children.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the primary cause of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonatal RDS results from surfactant deficiency in preterm infants, leading to alveolar collapse and impaired gas exchange. Surfactant replacement therapy and respiratory support improve survival.
Question 4 of 5
Incubation period of measles is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measles has an incubation period of approximately 10-14 days before symptoms like fever, cough, and Koplik spots appear.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.