ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In an arrested child with ventricular fibrillation, the first maneuver to do immediately is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate defibrillation is the first-line treatment for ventricular fibrillation to restore normal rhythm. Delays in defibrillation significantly reduce survival rates.
Question 2 of 5
Hyperinflation with bilateral interstitial infiltrates and peri-bronchial cuffing are radiographic manifestations of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viral pneumonia often presents with hyperinflation, interstitial infiltrates, and peri-bronchial cuffing on chest X-ray.
Question 3 of 5
Approximately 35% to 40% of infants and young children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have coexisting food allergies. The most common cause of food-induced eczematous reactions is allergy to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most common trigger of food-induced eczematous reactions in young children.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 9-month-old infant tell the nurse that they have noticed foods such as peas and corn are not completely digested and can be seen in their infant's stools. The nurse's explanation of this is based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the incomplete digestion of solid foods in the stools of a 9-month-old infant is normal due to the immaturity of the digestive tract at this age. It is a common occurrence in infants and does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST important risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational age and birth weight are the most critical risk factors for NEC, with lower gestational age and lower birth weight significantly increasing the risk.