ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the following statements is false about acute leukemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy is rarely used in leukemia treatment, except in CNS prophylaxis or specific cases.
Question 2 of 5
In a child with failure to thrive, the indications for hospitalization include severe malnutrition or failure of outpatient management. The period after which the child needs hospitalization, if he has not been responded to outpatient management, is about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If outpatient management fails, hospitalization is indicated within 4 weeks to address nutritional and developmental concerns promptly.
Question 3 of 5
The drug that is LEAST effective for the treatment of chronic renal disease occurring in 1-2% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone alone may be less effective for severe renal involvement.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old boy ingests a large dose of aspirin. What is the most appropriate therapy to maximize urinary excretion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinary alkalinization with sodium bicarbonate increases aspirin elimination by ion trapping, reducing toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
What is one major cause of urbanization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urbanization is primarily driven by industrial growth, which attracts people to cities in search of better employment opportunities.