ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
In pediatric shock, which of the following is an early sign?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is often the earliest sign of shock in children due to increased sympathetic response in compensation for decreased perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
Patient with Mycoplasma pneumonia can have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumonia often presents with severe symptoms but minimal auscultatory findings, leading to an overestimation of disease severity based on symptoms alone. It is known for gradual onset and mild clinical signs.
Question 3 of 5
Symptoms of somatoform disorders are variable during childhood. Of the following, the symptom that is often present during early childhood is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recurrent abdominal pain is one of the most common somatic complaints in early childhood, often linked to stress or anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 5 of 5
The eye is a common target of allergic disorders because of its marked vascularity and direct contact with allergens in the environment. Of the following, the MOST immunologically active tissue of the external eye is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conjunctiva has the highest immune activity in the external eye due to its rich supply of immune cells, including mast cells and lymphocytes, which mediate allergic responses.