ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following can cause thrombocytopenia with decreased megakaryocytes in bone marrow:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia results from bone marrow failure, leading to pancytopenia, including decreased megakaryocytes, which causes thrombocytopenia. Other causes, such as ITP and hypersplenism, typically have normal or increased megakaryocytes.
Question 2 of 5
All the following are recognized stereotypic movements EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-biting is not typically classified as a stereotypic movement but rather as a self-injurious behavior.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding Wilson's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder with defective copper excretion, leading to low ceruloplasmin and copper accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia with macrocytosis, unlike conditions such as sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, which cause microcytosis.
Question 5 of 5
A neonate presents with persistent hypoglycemia despite adequate enteral feeding. Which condition should be suspected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperinsulinism is a common cause of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia due to excessive insulin production. It requires medical management with dextrose infusions or medications like diazoxide to prevent neurodevelopmental impairment.