ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the presence of convincing history of a severe systemic reaction, the next diagnostic step for those with initially negative skin test is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If initial skin testing is negative but the clinical history strongly suggests venom allergy, repeating the skin test after 4-6 weeks increases the likelihood of detecting sensitization.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-year-old girl complains of recurrent attacks of headache over the past 6 months; she has a fear of having brain tumor in spite of normal clinical and radiological findings; she has an underlying depression disorder. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypochondriasis involves excessive worry about having a serious illness despite evidence to the contrary, which fits the described case.
Question 3 of 5
Acidosis in renal failure is more likely to be associated with which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acidosis in renal failure is associated with a wide anion gap due to the accumulation of unmeasured anions like sulfates and phosphates, which the kidneys fail to excrete effectively.
Question 4 of 5
Children with high-risk neuroblastoma have poor survival. Current treatment consists of all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Differentiating agents like 13-cis-retinoic acid are used instead of allogenic bone marrow transplantation in high-risk neuroblastoma.
Question 5 of 5
In infants, inferences about vision may be made by physical examination of the eye and assessment of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Personal-social skills can provide clues about vision development.