ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Obstructive shock is characterized by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive shock results from physical blockage of blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism, impairing ventricular output.
Question 2 of 5
The only inhaler corticosteroid (ICS) with FDA-approved labeling for children <4 years of age is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Budesonide nebulizer suspension is the only ICS FDA-approved for children under 4 years old.
Question 3 of 5
You are evaluating a 5-year-old child with breath-holding spells, the history given includes pallor with abnormal limb movement lasted for 5 minutes followed by sleep. All the following are true responses/advices EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ordering an MRI brain is unnecessary unless there are specific neurological concerns, as breath-holding spells are typically benign.
Question 4 of 5
In metabolic disorders, which disorder is most likely to be associated with cerebral edema if improperly treated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypernatremia, if corrected too rapidly, can lead to cerebral edema due to rapid osmotic shifts in the brain.
Question 5 of 5
Timing of an innocent murmur is usually:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are typically ejection systolic murmurs due to normal blood flow turbulence in a structurally normal heart. They are soft, vibratory, and heard best over the left sternal border, increasing with fever or excitement.