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
Noncompliance may be due to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed options contribute to noncompliance. Misunderstanding, language barriers, unanswered questions, contrary advice, or reservations about the diagnosis can lead patients or caregivers to resist adherence.
Question 3 of 5
The drug that is LEAST effective for the treatment of chronic renal disease occurring in 1-2% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone alone may be less effective for severe renal involvement.
Question 4 of 5
Topical anti-inflammatory agents, including corticosteroids and immunomodulators, are the cornerstone of therapy for atopic dermatitis. All the following statements are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reduced efficacy is usually due to tachyphylaxis (diminished response), not true glucocorticoid resistance.
Question 5 of 5
Primary malignancies with the highest cumulative incidence of a second neoplasm are
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hodgkin disease survivors have the highest cumulative incidence of second malignancies due to chemotherapy and radiation exposure.