ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Kawasaki disease most commonly occurs in children of which age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kawasaki disease predominantly affects children aged 1-5 years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not a common cause of insect sting anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mosquitoes are not a common cause of insect sting anaphylaxis, unlike honeybees, yellow jackets, wasps, and fire ants.
Question 3 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease causes prolonged bleeding time despite normal platelet count due to defective platelet adhesion from a deficiency in von Willebrand factor.
Question 4 of 5
A child in the third grade has problems with spelling and reading. She appears very quiet and confused in class. Her teacher has noticed that this girl has trouble following directions. Her mind seems to wander whenever the teacher tells a story or explains something complicated. She is skilled in art and so far has performed well in arithmetic. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is most likely to yield useful findings in this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the child's difficulties with reading, spelling, and following directions, a language evaluation would be most appropriate to assess potential learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary mechanism of action of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate primarily works by suppressing the immune system, reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.