ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, the MOST appropriate therapy for a child with a small solitary coronary artery aneurysm is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin for 6 months is sufficient for small aneurysms.
Question 2 of 5
A preterm neonate has a persistent murmur, widened pulse pressure, and bounding pulses. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in preterm infants due to failure of ductal closure. It presents with a continuous murmur, widened pulse pressure, and bounding pulses. Treatment includes NSAIDs or surgical ligation.
Question 3 of 5
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended IV dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 mcg/kg (0.01 mg/kg). Higher doses do not improve outcomes and may increase side effects.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are components of cold water shock resulting from immersion in cold water EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoventilation, decreased breath-holding ability, ectopic beats, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are part of the physiological response to cold water immersion, but hypertension is not typically a component of cold water shock.
Question 5 of 5
Approximately 35% to 40% of infants and young children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have coexisting food allergies. The most common cause of food-induced eczematous reactions is allergy to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most common trigger of food-induced eczematous reactions in young children.