ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
For an 18-month-old child with breath-holding spells, which advice is NOT true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interfering early might reinforce the behavior. Calm observation without immediate intervention helps prevent reinforcement and allows natural resolution.
Question 2 of 5
The absence of dermal symptoms does not exclude anaphylaxis, because patients who present with cutaneous symptoms (urticaria, angioedema, flushing, warmth) are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approximately 90% of anaphylaxis cases present with cutaneous symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The commonest affected part of GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal TB commonly affects the terminal ileum due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and frequent Peyer's patches involvement.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common reported adverse effect of first-generation antihistamines is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and commonly cause sedation.
Question 5 of 5
Chronic urticaria may be caused by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic urticaria can be associated with autoimmune conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus due to immune dysregulation.