ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Potential adverse effects of Depo-provera include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight gain is a common side effect of Depo-provera, along with irregular bleeding patterns.
Question 2 of 5
If the systolic BP is elevated and the diastolic BP is normal, the nurse recognizes that a patient is most likely to have which type of hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isolated systolic hypertension is characterized by elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) with normal diastolic blood pressure (DBP). In this case, if the systolic BP is elevated and the diastolic BP is normal, the nurse would recognize this pattern as indicative of isolated systolic hypertension. This condition is more common in older adults and is associated with aging and stiffening of the arteries. Patients with isolated systolic hypertension are at an increased risk of cardiovascular events, so it is important to monitor and manage their blood pressure appropriately.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of neonatal jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiomyopathy is not a complication of neonatal jaundice. The primary risks associated with jaundice, particularly if untreated, include kernicterus, neurological damage, and hearing loss.
Question 4 of 5
The therapeutic effect of phototherapy depends on the following factors EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The therapeutic effect of phototherapy is influenced by distance, skin color, and exposed skin area, but not by in vivo bilirubin metabolism. The other factors are important for phototherapy efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old child is found playing with a can of crystalline drain cleaner. There are several crystals in the mouth, which you have the mother wash out. Treatment should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alkaline substances like drain cleaner can cause severe esophageal burns. Immediate administration of water or milk to dilute the substance and esophagoscopy to assess damage are necessary.