ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jaundice is most likely to be physiologic in a term infant in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice typically appears between and 7 hours after birth and increases by less than 5 mg/dL per day in the first few days
Question 2 of 5
A poor prognostic sign of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early respiratory distress within 6 hours of life is a poor prognostic sign in CDH, indicating severe pulmonary hypoplasia. The other signs are less specific to prognosis.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine. He suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulsation & deteriorating level of consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, often triggered by vaccines or medications. It leads to vasodilation, hypotension, and airway obstruction, requiring immediate administration of epinephrine.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding cephalohematoma, all the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cephalohematoma does not extend across suture lines due to the periosteal attachment. The other statements are true regarding cephalohematoma.
Question 5 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), not tricyclic antidepressants.