ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following indicates severe laryngitis:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphasic stridor (occurring during both inspiration and expiration) suggests a more severe upper airway obstruction, commonly seen in severe laryngitis or subglottic stenosis.
Question 2 of 5
The hallmarks of allergic rhinitis are the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick rhinorrhea is more characteristic of infections rather than allergic rhinitis, which presents with clear discharge.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best medication to control aggression and self-injurious behavior in a 6-year-old boy with autism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is effective in managing aggression and self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. Other medications target different symptoms or conditions.
Question 4 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 5 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.