ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can cause cerebral edema. The recommended safe correction rate is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an early manifestation of hypoxemia in young infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irritability is an early sign of hypoxemia, while cyanosis and bradycardia are late findings.
Question 3 of 5
A chest radiograph should be performed with the first episode of asthma. Repeat chest radiographs are not needed unless there is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high-grade fever in an asthma patient may suggest pneumonia or another underlying infection, warranting further investigation.
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
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug important in the treatment and reduction of flares in SLE and dermatomyositis. The procedure that should be done routinely during the course of administration is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ophthalmological examination is necessary because hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity.