ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Major depression is characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Major depression includes core symptoms like weight changes, sleep disturbances, and dysphoric mood. All listed options are possible features of the disorder.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not a common cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is less commonly associated with drug-induced anaphylaxis compared to penicillin, NSAIDs, radiocontrast media, and vaccines.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a likely cause of metabolic acidosis with a large anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by acid accumulation, such as in salicylate toxicity, where excess acids like lactate and ketones contribute to the gap.
Question 4 of 5
The drug contraindicated in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digitalis (digoxin) is contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as it can increase left ventricular outflow obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is one of the five principal clinical features of Kawasaki disease
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kawasaki disease is diagnosed based on fever for ≥5 days and at least four of five criteria, including bilateral bulbar conjunctival injection without exudate.