ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following metabolic conditions is not deemed in the differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenylketonuria does not typically present with atopic dermatitis-like symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Adverse effects of frequently administered B-agonist therapy in asthma include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent beta-agonist use can cause tremors, irritability, tachycardia, and hypokalemia, but bradycardia is not a common side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine. He suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulsation & deteriorating level of consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, often triggered by vaccines or medications. It leads to vasodilation, hypotension, and airway obstruction, requiring immediate administration of epinephrine.
Question 4 of 5
Exposure to smokeless tobacco increases the user's risk for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smokeless tobacco use is strongly linked to cancers of the oral cavity and esophagus.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a likely cause of metabolic acidosis with a large anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by acid accumulation, such as in salicylate toxicity, where excess acids like lactate and ketones contribute to the gap.