ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
During basic life support of a 10-year-old child, which of the following statements is correct:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bag-mask ventilation (Ambu bag) can be used with or without oxygen to support respiration in BLS.
Question 2 of 5
The child in Question 24 has symptoms that worsen and are now persistent and of moderate severity... Which treatment option is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For moderate persistent asthma, daily inhaled corticosteroids combined with a long-acting β₂-agonist are recommended.
Question 3 of 5
All the following mechanisms contribute to the pathophysiology of drowning EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Circulatory overload is not a contributing factor to drowning pathophysiology. Laryngospasm, surfactant washout, anoxic injury, and pulmonary aspiration are all critical mechanisms involved.
Question 4 of 5
A 7-year-old boy presented with recurrent eye blinking behavior and recurrent extension of extremities. The mother describes the movement as sudden, rapid, and repetitive movements, present for the last 9 months. Of the following, the MOST appropriate diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tourette's disorder involves multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic persisting for over a year, fitting the description provided.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infant's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The best age to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet is typically between 4 to 6 months. At this age, the infant's digestive system has matured enough to handle more complex nutrients, and they have likely lost the extrusion reflex, making swallowing easier. It is an important transition period for introducing new foods.