ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
pH 7.14, PaCO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mm Hg. How would you interpret this
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (acidosis) with high PaCO2 and normal HCO3 indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation.
Question 2 of 5
The only inhaler corticosteroid (ICS) with FDA-approved labeling for children <4 years of age is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Budesonide nebulizer suspension is the only ICS FDA-approved for children under 4 years old.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a cause of obstructive shock?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes obstructive shock by preventing normal venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a cause of obstructive shock?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes obstructive shock by preventing normal venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure.
Question 5 of 5
The most common causative organism of afebrile pneumonia of infancy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlamydia trachomatis is a frequent cause of afebrile pneumonia in infants, typically acquired during birth.