ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Gaucher disease occurs due to enzyme deficiency of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gaucher disease is caused by a deficiency of glucocerebrosidase, leading to the accumulation of glucocerebroside in lysosomes of macrophages.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following causes metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by bicarbonate loss, such as in diarrhea, where excessive bicarbonate is lost through stool, leading to acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A head-injured 4-year-old patient, who opens eyes to painful stimulus, is confused, and withdraws from pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glasgow Coma Score is calculated as Eye Opening (2) + Verbal Response (4) + Motor Response (4) = 10, indicating moderate head injury.
Question 4 of 5
Raised intracranial tension (ICP) in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICP above 20 mmHg for more than 5 minutes is considered raised and can cause brain herniation and ischemia.
Question 5 of 5
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.