ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is false about CNS leukemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All statements are true; CNS leukemia has a poor prognosis, causes increased ICP, is prone to relapse, and can lead to cranial nerve palsies.
Question 2 of 5
The only way to establish the diagnosis of cell-mediated food reactions is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elimination and challenge testing is the gold standard for diagnosing cell-mediated food reactions as IgE tests are not reliable.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these antituberculosis agents can cause optic neuritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol is known to cause dose-dependent optic neuritis, presenting as decreased visual acuity and red-green color blindness.
Question 4 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine and suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulsation & deteriorating consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic (immunological) shock is a severe allergic reaction leading to vasodilation and capillary leakage.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old boy treated with NSAIDs for rheumatic disease developed small hypopigmented depressed scars after fingernail for 6 weeks ago. The NSAID that is MOST likely to cause such a unique skin reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Indomethacin is known to cause various skin reactions including hypopigmentation and scarring.