ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following can cause thrombocytopenia with decreased megakaryocytes in bone marrow:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia leads to a decrease in all blood cell lines, including megakaryocytes, unlike ITP and DIC, where platelet destruction occurs peripherally.
Question 2 of 5
The drug that is LEAST effective for the treatment of chronic renal disease occurring in 1-2% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone alone may be less effective for severe renal involvement.
Question 3 of 5
CHARGE association includes all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cataracts are not part of the CHARGE syndrome (Coloboma, Heart defects, Atresia choanae, Retardation, Genitourinary anomalies, Ear anomalies).
Question 4 of 5
Unpredictable drug reactions include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic reactions are unpredictable and not dose-dependent, unlike drug toxicity and interactions.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an important diagnostic study for neonatal cholestasis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatobiliary scintigraphy assesses bile flow and is crucial for diagnosing biliary atresia, the most common cause of neonatal cholestasis.