ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If a parent does not appear readily reassured by the diagnosis or treatment plan, one should suspect
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parents who remain unreassured despite explanations may harbor hidden anxieties about their child's health or the proposed interventions.
Question 2 of 5
All the following are recognized complications of mechanical ventilation that can result from the use of high tidal volume and/or inspiratory pressure EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High tidal volume and inspiratory pressure may cause volutrauma, barotrauma, oxytrauma, and atelectotrauma, but they do not directly result in decreased surfactant production.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of dermatomyositis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dermatomyositis is characterized by muscle weakness, rash, and sometimes joint pain, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the most appropriate prognosis to relate to the parents of the 3-year-old in Question 27 with atopic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis symptoms often improve over time, though they may persist into adulthood.