ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Expiratory grunting is a sign of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory grunting indicates difficulty in oxygenation and is often a compensatory mechanism in pneumonia, where alveolar collapse or consolidation reduces oxygen exchange.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is a microcytic hypochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by microcytic hypochromic red blood cells due to insufficient iron needed for hemoglobin production.
Question 3 of 5
In the emergency department, the patient may be discharged to home if there is symptomatic improvement, normal physical findings, PEF >70% of predicted or personal best, and oxygen saturation >92% in room air for 4 hr. Of the following, the MOST likely discharge medication used is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled beta-agonists for symptom relief and a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation are standard discharge medications for asthma exacerbations.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old with a history of seasonal hay fever now also has itchy eyes, profuse tearing, and reddened and edematous conjunctivae... Which treatment option is effective for the ocular symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed treatments are effective for managing ocular allergy symptoms, depending on severity.
Question 5 of 5
Foreign body partially obstructing the left main bronchus is likely to cause which of the following abnormalities:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A foreign body in the left main bronchus leads to air trapping on the left side, causing hyperinflation and shifting the mediastinum to the right on expiration. This results from a ball-valve effect, where air enters but cannot exit fully.