ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Peak incidence of acute bronchiolitis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis, often caused by RSV, peaks in infants aged 2-6 months due to immature airways.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common reported adverse effect of first-generation antihistamines is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and commonly cause sedation.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old boy with asthma has had mild wheezing only four times since you began treating him 6 months ago with theophylline... You should consider the likely cause of vomiting to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline toxicity is likely due to the interaction with erythromycin/sulfisoxazole, which inhibits theophylline metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following congenital heart disease is associated with heart failure in newborn:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe coarctation of the aorta leads to heart failure in newborns due to obstructed systemic blood flow and increased left ventricular workload.
Question 5 of 5
Major depression in children may be characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Major depression in children can have a genetic basis, may start before adolescence, and carries risks for future depressive episodes. Hallucinations are uncommon but possible.