ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following is NOT a sign of ACTIVE rheumatic fever:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent joint symptoms without migratory polyarthritis are less indicative of active RF, as RF typically causes transient, migratory joint involvement.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-month-old precious baby of a keen and highly educated family presented with history of URTI followed by deterioration of level of consciousness and seizure. CT brain shows intracranial bleeding with no evidence of skull fracture. Fundoscopy was normal. Mother gives history of difficult labor but with normal development, mild hypotonia, and macrocephaly which was reassured initially by general Pediatrician. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is more likely given the absence of skull fracture, normal fundoscopy, and clinical presentation post-URTI. Residual birth trauma and glutaric aciduria type 1 are less plausible without additional supportive findings.
Question 3 of 5
Family history is the strongest single factor for developing major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid disorders are frequently encountered. Of the following, the MOST likely disorder that is associated with MDD is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety disorders are commonly comorbid with MDD, sharing overlapping symptoms and risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as blood pressure levels between the 95th and 99th percentile for age, height, and sex.
Question 5 of 5
The percentage of FiO2 that can be delivered via the nasal cannula is up to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannulas typically provide oxygen concentrations ranging from 24% to 60%, depending on the flow rate, but they generally do not exceed 60% FiO2.