ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease leads to prolonged bleeding time due to defective platelet adhesion despite a normal platelet count.
Question 4 of 5
Kawasaki disease most commonly occurs in children of which age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kawasaki disease predominantly affects children aged 1-5 years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
Question 5 of 5
Initial treatment of rheumatic fever with severe carditis and congestive heart failure includes all of the following Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin is used primarily for arthritis in RF but is not a first-line treatment for severe carditis with CHF.