ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by 6 or more months of persistent, out of proportion worry and anxiety. Of the following, children have less prominent anxiety symptoms in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomic arousal, such as sweating or heart palpitations, is less noticeable in children during celebration activities compared to other situations.
Question 2 of 5
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be inherited. Other factors such as infection may account for small percentage of childhood-onset OCD. Which of the following infections may account for childhood-onset OCD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections are linked to pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS), which can trigger OCD.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are true about scald burns EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While scald burns can cause significant injury, they are not necessarily lethal, making this statement incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common medication implicated in serum sickness is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin is the most frequently implicated drug in serum sickness-like reactions.
Question 5 of 5
Spondyloarthritides are largely genetically determined. Which of the following characteristics is never associated with such diseases?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatoid factor positivity is rare in spondyloarthritides.