ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: Anesthesia drugs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Succinylcholine is associated with malignant hyperthermia, a life-threatening reaction with symptoms such as muscle rigidity and high fever.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common reported adverse effect of first-generation antihistamines is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and commonly cause sedation.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn presents with delayed meconium passage, abdominal distension, and bilious vomiting. What is the most concerning diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hirschsprung disease is caused by the absence of ganglion cells in the distal colon, leading to functional obstruction, delayed meconium passage, and bilious vomiting. Diagnosis is confirmed with a rectal biopsy.
Question 4 of 5
Enuresis is defined as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enuresis is clinically defined as involuntary urination at least twice weekly for three consecutive months in children aged 5 or older.
Question 5 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.