ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following drugs is not used during resuscitation:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digitalis is not used in resuscitation because it has no role in acute life support and may worsen arrhythmias in critical situations.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST sight-threatening type of ocular allergy is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a severe, chronic allergic eye disease that can cause corneal scarring and vision loss if untreated.
Question 3 of 5
Pneumatosis intestinalis is pathognomonic for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumatosis intestinalis is a hallmark sign of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), characterized by gas within the bowel wall.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following, the strongest identifiable factor for the persistence of childhood asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parental asthma is the strongest predictor of childhood asthma persistence, indicating a strong genetic component in disease susceptibility.
Question 5 of 5
What is the meaning of an oxygen saturation of 90%?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen saturation (SpOâ‚‚) refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules bound to oxygen. A saturation of 90% indicates that 90% of hemoglobin is oxygenated, which corresponds to a PaOâ‚‚ of around 60 mmHg, suggesting mild hypoxemia.