ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Generalized edema may be seen in the neonatal period with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turner syndrome typically presents with lymphedema rather than generalized edema. Hydrops fetalis, congenital nephrosis, and Hurler syndrome are all associated with significant fluid retention and generalized edema.
Question 2 of 5
The most common complication of mumps infection is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mumps virus can cause meningoencephalitis, often presenting with headache, fever, and signs of meningeal irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old child with failure to thrive, recurrent wheezing, and pulmonary infections. Of the following, the LEAST common cause of his illness is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asthma is less likely to cause failure to thrive compared to aspiration, food allergy, cystic fibrosis, or immunodeficiency, which directly affect nutrition and respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
Jaundice appearing on day of life suggests all of the above EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal-to-maternal transfusion would not cause jaundice in the newborn
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an index of poor outcome in fulminant hepatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low Factor VII level is a poor prognostic sign in fulminant hepatitis, indicating severe hepatic dysfunction and impaired coagulation.