ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
In a cohort of 6,215 VLBW infants, gram-positive agents were associated with which percent of cases of late-onset sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gram-positive agents, particularly coagulase-negative staphylococci, account for approximately 70% of late-onset sepsis cases in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs is characteristic of poliomyelitis paralysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poliomyelitis causes asymmetric, flaccid motor paralysis without sensory loss, as it primarily affects anterior horn cells.
Question 3 of 5
In assessing adolescent drug abuse seriousness, which factor takes +2 in the score?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Use of hallucinogens significantly increases the risk score due to its potential for severe psychological and physical harm.
Question 4 of 5
The incidence of all the following are increased in large for gestational age newborn EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developmental retardation is not typically associated with large for gestational age newborns. The other conditions are more common due to the challenges of managing larger infants.
Question 5 of 5
The following are true regarding respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms of RDS typically peak within 24-48 hours, not 7 days. The other statements are true regarding RDS.