ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
Consequences of arterial hypoxemia secondary to Tetralogy of Fallot include all the following Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary hypertension is not a typical consequence of TOF, as the main issue is decreased pulmonary blood flow rather than increased pulmonary pressures.
Question 3 of 5
Sixteen-year-old boy arrives at the emergency department not breathing. The size of the endotracheal tube needed is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endotracheal tube size for an adolescent (16 years) is typically 8.0 mm. A rough estimate is (Age/4) + 3.5 for uncuffed and (Age/4) + 3 for cuffed tubes.
Question 4 of 5
The nasal cannula gives oxygen concentration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasal cannula delivers 24–44% oxygen, depending on flow rate. At a maximum of 6 L/min, it provides around 40% oxygen concentration.
Question 5 of 5
All the following are risk factors for adverse drug reactions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dosing schedule does not directly increase the risk of adverse drug reactions, whereas genetic factors and atopy do.