ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 9
One of the following is FALSE in the chest radiograph of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TTN typically shows fluid in fissures and prominent vascular markings but not a diffuse reticulogranular pattern, which is more characteristic of RDS. The other options are true for TTN.
Question 2 of 9
The following diseases are associated with sensitivity to radiation EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gardner syndrome does not typically increase radiation sensitivity, whereas the other conditions involve DNA repair defects or chromosomal instability.
Question 3 of 9
Which is not a common cause of allergic fungal sinusitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candida is not a common cause of allergic fungal sinusitis, unlike Aspergillus, Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Penicillium.
Question 4 of 9
The BEST treatment for a 16-year-old female adolescent with Behcet disease involving oral and genital ulcers and erythema nodosum is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colchicine is effective in managing symptoms of Behcet's disease.
Question 5 of 9
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.
Question 6 of 9
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) involves defective platelet adhesion due to deficient vWF, causing prolonged bleeding time despite normal platelet count.
Question 7 of 9
What is the role of biologics in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biologics target specific immune pathways, such as TNF-alpha or IL-6, to reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 8 of 9
Of the following, the MOST appropriate initial therapy for a 12-year-old female adolescent with mild arthritis and a faint malar rash is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine is often used as first-line therapy for mild SLE.
Question 9 of 9
One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome results from rapid tumor cell breakdown, leading to hyperkalemia due to massive potassium release from lysed cells.