ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pain disorder is a somatoform disorder characterized by pain as the predominant physical symptom. Of the following, the MOST frequently encountered pain for this disorder is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Musculoskeletal pain is the most common type of pain associated with somatoform disorders, often linked to stress and tension.
Question 2 of 5
You are following a 6-year-old boy with autism, he is under structured psychosocial behavioral training program, there is frequent complains of aggression and self-injurious behavior. Of the following, the BEST medication to control his behavior is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone is often used to manage aggression and self-injurious behavior in children with autism.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about school refusal is FALSE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Older children with school refusal more commonly experience anxiety disorders rather than obsessive disorders. Somatic symptoms are indeed prevalent in school refusal cases.
Question 4 of 5
Which disease of the following can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early septic shock causes distributive shock due to widespread vasodilation and increased capillary permeability, leading to low systemic vascular resistance.
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old presents with acute onset of urticaria that has gradually worsened over the past 10 days... Which diagnostic option is recommended?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For acute urticaria without a clear cause, no specific diagnostic testing is typically recommended initially.