ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Persistence of the umbilical cord beyond which time should prompt consideration of an underlying abnormality
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistence of the umbilical cord beyond 30 days may indicate an underlying abnormality, such as infection or impaired healing.
Question 2 of 5
Which advice about frequent lying behavior in a 3-year-old is NOT true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent lying in young children is often exploratory and tied to developmental stages like magical thinking. However, it does not necessarily indicate a strong potential for future deceptive behavior.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of Behçet's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Behçet's disease is characterized by oral ulcers, joint pain, and skin rashes, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are true about suicide EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol use significantly increases suicide risk due to its disinhibiting effects and association with impulsive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
After receiving normal saline pushes, the patient in Question 36 remains unconscious. A lumbar puncture reveals 3 WBC, 10 RBC, a protein of 30 mg/dL, and a glucose of 75 mg/dL. After the lumbar puncture, he is noted to be bleeding at venipuncture sites. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meningococcemia can cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), leading to bleeding at venipuncture sites and shock.