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
A 7-year-old child is having multiple complains of abdominal pain, headache, and fatigue; examination and investigations are normal. The mother states that her son is so attached to her and is experiencing these symptoms when she decided to join him to primary school. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Separation anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive fear of separation from attachment figures, which aligns with the described scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A term baby of an uncomplicated pregnancy is born limp, cyanotic, and apneic after a difficult vaginal delivery Possible considerations for this state include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Local anesthetic administration into the fetal scalp is unlikely to cause systemic effects leading to limpness and apnea
Question 4 of 5
Unpredictable drug reactions include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic reactions are unpredictable and not dose-dependent, unlike drug toxicity and interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A third-grade student refuses to go back to school after the winter break. She now needs her mother to go to sleep with her and complains of headache, bellyache, and muscle pain. The physical exam is totally normal, but you notice the child is very clingy to the mother. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Separation anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or distress when separated from attachment figures, fitting the scenario of clinging behavior and somatic complaints post-break.