ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
What is a cause of rural-urban migration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: People often migrate from rural to urban areas in search of better educational facilities, which are typically more accessible in cities.
Question 3 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can cause cerebral edema. The recommended safe correction rate is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is characteristic of the uncompensated stage of shock
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the uncompensated stage of shock, microvascular perfusion becomes marginal, leading to tissue hypoxia and metabolic acidosis.
Question 5 of 5
Topical ophthalmic medications usually cause
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeated exposure to ophthalmic medications can lead to contact allergy, characterized by redness, swelling, and itching.