ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Maintenance fluid for a child weighing 20kg?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Holliday-Segar method suggests 100 mL/kg for the first 10 kg and 50 mL/kg for the next 10 kg, totaling 1500 mL for a 20 kg child.
Question 2 of 5
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.
Question 3 of 5
The most common gastrointestinal manifestation that may occur in up to 80% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal pain and ileus are the most common GI manifestations in HSP.
Question 4 of 5
The nasal cannula gives oxygen concentration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasal cannula delivers 24–44% oxygen, depending on flow rate. At a maximum of 6 L/min, it provides around 40% oxygen concentration.
Question 5 of 5
The recognition of allergic rhinitis as a major chronic respiratory disease of children rests largely on all the following features EXCEPT
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is uncommon in infancy. It usually develops later in childhood as the immune system matures and exposure to allergens occurs. The other options contribute to its recognition as a major chronic disease.