ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 9
One of the following is FALSE in hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by blood group A and B incompatibility
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement 'Isoimmune hemolytic disease may be found in first-born infants irrespective of infant blood group' is incorrect. Isoimmune hemolytic disease typically occurs when maternal antibodies cross the placenta and attack fetal red blood cells. This is more common in subsequent pregnancies due to sensitization during the first pregnancy.
Question 2 of 9
Diastolic dysfunction and normal systolic function are recognized features of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy primarily affects diastolic function, impairing ventricular filling despite normal systolic contraction.
Question 3 of 9
Infection is the most common complication of bite injuries, regardless of the species of biting animal. The MOST common microorganisms associated with cat bites are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pasteurella species are the most common bacteria in cat bite infections.
Question 4 of 9
The absence of dermal symptoms does not exclude anaphylaxis, because patients who present with cutaneous symptoms (urticaria, angioedema, flushing, warmth) are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approximately 90% of anaphylaxis cases present with cutaneous symptoms.
Question 5 of 9
The skin of patients with atopic dermatitis exhibits all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blanching after intradermal histamine injection is not a feature of atopic dermatitis. Other options are common findings.
Question 6 of 9
A 4-year-old child needs an endotracheal tube. What is the most suitable internal diameter (ID) size?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The appropriate endotracheal tube size for a child over 1 year can be estimated using the formula: (Age/4) + 4. For a 4-year-old, this is 5.0 mm.
Question 7 of 9
All the following are considered as risk factors for asthma morbidity and mortality EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Male gender, rather than female, is a known risk factor for asthma morbidity and mortality, particularly in childhood.
Question 8 of 9
Juvenile localized scleroderma (LS) is generally insidious with skin manifestations that vary according to disease subtype. Up to 25% of children with LS have extracutaneous manifestations including arthritis and neurological symptoms. Of the following, the subtype that is MOST commonly associated with neurological manifestations is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: En coup de sabre is associated with neurological complications due to its location on the face and scalp.
Question 9 of 9
All the following are recognized in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truancy is not a recognized feature of ASD.