ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Predictive factors of a poor prognosis for atopic dermatitis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early onset is typically associated with a worse prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
Features suggestive of minor manifestation of acute rheumatic fever include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arthralgia without objective evidence (swelling, redness) is a minor criterion in acute rheumatic fever. Other minor criteria include fever, elevated acute-phase reactants (ESR, CRP), and prolonged PR interval. The major criteria include carditis, polyarthritis, chorea, erythema marginatum, and subcutaneous nodules.
Question 3 of 5
In hereditary spherocytosis, one of the following is false:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis is typically autosomal dominant, not recessive, and is diagnosed via osmotic fragility testing.
Question 4 of 5
The risk for development of respiratory distress syndrome RDS increases with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes is associated with a decreased risk of RDS due to increased surfactant production. The other conditions increase the risk of RDS.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine and suddenly develops flushing, tachycardia, and weak peripheral pulses. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction characterized by vasodilation, airway swelling, and circulatory collapse, requiring immediate epinephrine administration.