ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency causes macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis, leading to the production of large, immature red blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large atrial septal defect has low turbulence and pressure gradients, making it less likely to develop infective endocarditis compared to high-pressure lesions such as VSDs or valvular regurgitations.
Question 3 of 5
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.
Question 4 of 5
Children with allergic rhinitis have symptoms of reactive airways disease/asthma in approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About 50% of children with allergic rhinitis also have reactive airway disease or asthma.
Question 5 of 5
Following diagnosis of initial attack of rheumatic fever (RF), RF is considered active if any of the following is present Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A prolonged PR interval may be a sign of past RF but does not necessarily indicate current activity.