ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Physiological responses to serious illness include an increase in the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serious illness often leads to hypotension rather than hypertension due to shock or cardiac dysfunction.
Question 2 of 5
A 14-year-old boy develops a youth violence that has been started 6 months ago. The parents are asking about the factors that may increase the risks for serious violence. Of the following, the MOST important risk factor for development of serious youth violence in this boy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Association with antisocial delinquent friends can significantly increase the risk of serious violence by reinforcing aggressive behaviors and norms.
Question 3 of 5
The death of the infant described in Question 5 could have been prevented by which one of the following measures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering vitamin K at birth prevents hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Question 4 of 5
The following factors pose a risk for poor academic performance of premature infants EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antenatal exposure to magnesium sulfate is not associated with poor academic performance; it is used to protect against cerebral palsy. The other factors are known to impact neurodevelopment.
Question 5 of 5
The parents of a 9-month-old infant tell the nurse that they have noticed foods such as peas and corn are not completely digested and can be seen in their infant's stools. The nurse's explanation of this is based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the incomplete digestion of solid foods in the stools of a 9-month-old infant is normal due to the immaturity of the digestive tract at this age. It is a common occurrence in infants and does not necessarily indicate a problem.