ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In cases in which the delayed onset of respiratory symptoms may be the result of a terrorist attack, consideration should be given to the empirical administration of an antibiotic effective against anthrax, plague, and tularemia. A reasonable choice is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is effective against anthrax, plague, and tularemia.
Question 2 of 5
You are meeting parents of a -year-old boy who has normal developmental milestone and social interaction; they have older child with autism; they have a concern about having this young kid with autism as well. You state that most children with autism have clinical manifestations by the age of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of autism typically emerge by the second or third year of life, though earlier detection is possible.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best explanation for breath-holding spells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often linked to iron deficiency anemia and typically resolve by age 5. They are not seizures or solely expressed as tonic movements.
Question 4 of 5
Chromosomal causes of congenital malformations include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene, not a chromosomal abnormality. Prader-Willi syndrome, X-linked hydrocephalus, and Treacher Collins syndrome are chromosomal or genetic disorders.
Question 5 of 5
Cystic fibrosis typically causes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis leads to malabsorption (steatorrhea), chronic lung infections, and growth failure.