ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Mid diastolic rumble murmur at the lower left sternal border may be heard in the following structural heart disease:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitral valve stenosis causes a mid-diastolic rumbling murmur due to turbulent blood flow across the narrowed mitral valve. It is best heard at the apex and sometimes radiates to the left sternal border.
Question 2 of 5
Approximately how many youths who complete suicide have a preexisting psychiatric illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Research indicates that approximately 90% of youths who complete suicide have an underlying psychiatric illness, highlighting the critical link between mental health and suicide risk.
Question 3 of 5
In drowning, what is the most urgent immediate line of management at the scene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediate resuscitation with mouth-to-mouth breathing is critical to restoring oxygenation in drowning victims before considering other measures.
Question 4 of 5
Generalized edema may be seen in the neonatal period with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turner syndrome typically presents with lymphedema rather than generalized edema. Hydrops fetalis, congenital nephrosis, and Hurler syndrome are all associated with significant fluid retention and generalized edema.
Question 5 of 5
Head banging, hair twirling, rocking, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and nail biting all are
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These behaviors are classified as habit disorders, which often serve as self-soothing mechanisms to relieve tension or anxiety. They are not necessarily indicative of poor parenting or tics.