ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin B12 deficiency leads to macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant woman with a son affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 is expecting a male fetus. What is the risk that the fetus will be affected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning each pregnancy has a 1 in 4 chance of being affected if both parents are carriers.
Question 3 of 5
Primary amenorrhea generally requires evaluation if menstruation does not occur within
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Menstruation should typically occur within 3 years of thelarche.
Question 4 of 5
A mother of a well 2-year-old girl with thumb-sucking behavior is worried that the behavior may continue or cause dental problems. Of the following, the BEST response is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thumb-sucking is generally benign until around age 5, after which interventions might be considered if it persists.
Question 5 of 5
The most common airway foreign bodies:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vegetable matter, such as nuts, is the most common foreign body aspirated by children due to its size and texture.