ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following differentiates organophosphate poisoning and methamphetamine intoxication from bark scorpion envenomations
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Roving eye movements are a distinguishing feature of scorpion envenomation.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about truancy is NOT true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Truancy is not considered normal behavior in young children. It often signals deeper issues such as family disorganization, abuse, or risk behaviors like substance use.
Question 3 of 5
A common finding on chest radiograph in a child with asthma is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peribronchial thickening is commonly seen in children with asthma due to chronic airway inflammation and mucus buildup.
Question 4 of 5
Hereditary methemoglobinemia is most commonly due to deficiency of which enzyme?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency impairs the reduction of methemoglobin back to functional hemoglobin, causing methemoglobinemia.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the major risk factor for persistent asthma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing apart from colds is a strong predictor of persistent asthma, suggesting airway hyperreactivity rather than transient viral-induced wheezing.