ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Foreign body partially obstructing the right main bronchus is likely to cause which radiological abnormality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A right main bronchus obstruction can cause a tracheal shift to the right due to atelectasis.
Question 2 of 5
Once the offending agent causing serum sickness is discontinued, the symptoms resolve spontaneously within
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum sickness typically resolves within 1-4 weeks after stopping the offending agent.
Question 3 of 5
A term neonate with poor feeding, lethargy, and hypothermia should be evaluated for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonatal sepsis presents with non-specific symptoms such as poor feeding, lethargy, temperature instability, and respiratory distress. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are critical to prevent serious complications.
Question 4 of 5
Atypical bacterial pneumonia is more likely to occur in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae, is more common in school-aged children. It presents with dry cough, mild fever, and extrapulmonary manifestations such as rash or hemolysis.
Question 5 of 5
Methylxanthines for the treatment of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD) have the following effects EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Methylxanthines decrease pulmonary vascular resistance, not increase it. The other options are therapeutic effects of methylxanthines.