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
Which of the following is normocytic normochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aplastic anemia is a type of normocytic normochromic anemia characterized by reduced production of all blood cells due to bone marrow failure. Thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia are microcytic hypochromic.
Question 3 of 5
Bronchodilator response to an inhaled B-agonist (e.g., albuterol) is greater in asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic persons. The rate of improvement in FEV1 consistent with asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An improvement in FEV1 of more than 15% after bronchodilator administration is a strong indicator of asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Acute first aid of burns include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying vegetable oil or butter to burns can trap heat and worsen the injury, making it an inappropriate first aid measure.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Which treatment is most effective in improving neurological outcomes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia reduces brain injury by slowing metabolism and decreasing inflammation. It is indicated for moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in term infants within 6 hours of birth.