ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jaundice appearing on day of life suggests all of the above EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal-to-maternal transfusion would not cause jaundice in the newborn
Question 2 of 5
Regarding foreign body aspiration, one of the following statements is not true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A history of aspiration is helpful but not essential for diagnosis. Many cases present without a clear history, and clinical and radiologic evaluation (e.g., bronchoscopy) are required for confirmation.
Question 3 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 hypoxia in infants, as oxygen deprivation initially affects neurological function before progressing to more severe signs like cyanosis.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following conditions can mimic RDS both clinically and radiographically
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Total anomalous pulmonary venous return can mimic RDS due to similar clinical and radiographic findings. The other conditions have distinct features.
Question 5 of 5
Reactive arthritis is defined as joint inflammation caused by a sterile inflammatory reaction following a recent infection. Of the following, the LEAST likely micro-organism that may cause reactive arthritis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clostridium difficile is less commonly associated with reactive arthritis.