ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
For a 2-year-old girl with thumb sucking behavior, what is the best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring the behavior allows the child to outgrow it naturally without drawing unnecessary attention. Reassurance and encouragement are also helpful but ignoring avoids reinforcing the habit.
Question 2 of 5
Hyperinflation with bilateral interstitial infiltrates and peri-bronchial cuffing are radiographic manifestations of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viral pneumonia often presents with hyperinflation, interstitial infiltrates, and peri-bronchial cuffing on chest X-ray.
Question 3 of 5
In utero radiation exposure is associated with an excess risk of dying from leukemia before age 10 yr. Of the following, the MOST acceptable risk percent is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Studies show that in utero radiation exposure increases leukemia risk, with an estimated excess risk of 75%. Higher percentages are unrealistic, while lower ones underestimate the risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of hypersensitivity pneumonitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dust mites are not a common cause of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, unlike moldy hay, bird droppings, humidifiers, and air conditioners.
Question 5 of 5
Leukokoria (white pupillary reflex) in newborn infant suggests the following disorders EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Congenital glaucoma typically presents with cloudy corneas and increased intraocular pressure, not leukokoria. The other conditions can cause a white pupillary reflex.