ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
In renal tubular acidosis, acidosis is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis with hyperchloremia due to impaired bicarbonate reabsorption or acid secretion.
Question 2 of 5
Schizophrenia generally presents in adolescence or early adulthood. However, it may appear in children. Which of the following is true regarding childhood-onset schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Negative symptoms, such as reduced emotional expression and motivation, are more common in childhood-onset schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clinical scenarios would most increase your degree of suspicion for bacterial endocarditis in a child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, new cardiac murmur, and splenomegaly strongly suggest bacterial endocarditis, a condition characterized by systemic infection and cardiac involvement.
Question 4 of 5
Contributary factors for the development of broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD) include the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is not a contributing factor for BPD; in fact, fluid overload is more commonly associated. The other factors are known contributors to BPD.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, unlike asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and immunodeficiency.