ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the emergency department, the patient may be discharged to home if there is symptomatic improvement, normal physical findings, PEF >70% of predicted or personal best, and oxygen saturation >92% in room air for 4 hr. Of the following, the MOST likely discharge medication used is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled beta-agonists for symptom relief and a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation are standard discharge medications for asthma exacerbations.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not a common cause of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice is not a common cause of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, unlike milk, soy, wheat, and eggs.
Question 3 of 5
What is one major cause of urbanization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urbanization is primarily driven by industrial growth, which attracts people to cities in search of better employment opportunities.
Question 4 of 5
Recurrent coughing and wheezing occurs in 35% of preschool-age children. Those who continue to have persistent asthma into later childhood are approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About one-third of preschool children with recurrent wheezing develop persistent asthma, especially those with risk factors like atopy and family history.
Question 5 of 5
The drug that is LEAST effective for the treatment of chronic renal disease occurring in 1-2% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone alone may be less effective for severe renal involvement.