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
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 3 of 5
Children with allergic rhinitis have symptoms of reactive airways disease/asthma in approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About 50% of children with allergic rhinitis also have reactive airway disease or asthma.
Question 4 of 5
You are evaluating a 5-year-old child with breath-holding spells, the history given includes pallor with abnormal limb movement lasted for 5 minutes followed by sleep. All the following are true responses/advices EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ordering an MRI brain is unnecessary unless there are specific neurological concerns, as breath-holding spells are typically benign.
Question 5 of 5
Which drug is commonly used to treat an acute gout attack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colchicine is the first-line treatment for acute gout attacks due to its anti-inflammatory properties.