ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
In pica disorder, which statement is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pica disorder involves eating non-food items like clay or dirt. While it can occur in younger children, it is not necessarily fatal and may co-occur with other conditions but is distinct.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old child needs an endotracheal tube. What is the most suitable internal diameter (ID) size?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The appropriate endotracheal tube size for a child over 1 year can be estimated using the formula: (Age/4) + 4. For a 4-year-old, this is 5.0 mm.
Question 3 of 5
Peak incidence of acute bronchiolitis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, peaks in infants aged 2-6 months due to immature airways.
Question 4 of 5
The skin of patients with atopic dermatitis exhibits all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blanching after intradermal histamine injection is not a feature of atopic dermatitis. Other options are common findings.
Question 5 of 5
The exposure to which of the following early in childhood protects against the development of atopy
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early exposure to dogs has been linked to a reduced risk of atopy, possibly due to microbial diversity exposure that modulates immune responses. Other exposures listed do not provide protection.