ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the agent that does not share an identical side chain with penicillin is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftazidime does not share an identical side chain with penicillins, making it a safer option in penicillin-allergic patients.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following monitors asthma and airway inflammation directly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exhaled nitric oxide analysis directly measures airway inflammation, making it a useful tool in asthma management.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy develops hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy since early onset childhood with high spiking fevers and been treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. You suspect macrophage activation syndrome (MAS). The BEST test that distinguishes MAS from a flare of the primary disease is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow is the hallmark of MAS.
Question 4 of 5
All are true about massive pleural effusion except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massive pleural effusion causes decreased tactile vocal fremitus due to fluid accumulation, which dampens sound transmission. Other findings include tracheal deviation, dullness to percussion, and potential infectious complications.
Question 5 of 5
The only way to establish the diagnosis of cell-mediated food reactions is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elimination and challenge testing is the gold standard for diagnosing cell-mediated food reactions as IgE tests are not reliable.