ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In hereditary spherocytosis, one of the following is false:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis is typically autosomal dominant, not recessive, and is diagnosed via osmotic fragility testing.
Question 2 of 5
Rheumatoid factor (RF) positivity in individuals with extra-articular manifestations is almost exclusively occur in RF-positive polyarthritis characterized by aggressive manifestation that is almost exclusively occurs in symmetrical arthritis of both upper and lower extremities. Which of the following is NOT correlated with ANA positivity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age and gender are strongly correlated with ANA positivity, while uveitis is a common extra-articular manifestation.
Question 3 of 5
In FAB classification of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which of the following is true:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: L2 ALL is characterized by large, irregular blasts and is more common in adults.
Question 4 of 5
In pediatric shock, which of the following is an early sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock, whereas hypotension and altered consciousness are late findings.
Question 5 of 5
Neuroleptic antipsychotic agents produce all of the following unwanted side effects EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuroleptic antipsychotics typically cause extrapyramidal side effects like bradykinesia, hyperthermia (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), tardive dyskinesia, and sedation. Inappropriate ADH secretion is not commonly associated with these medications.