ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Prophylactic and rescue administrations of synthetic and natural surfactants have the following advantages EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surfactant therapy reduces the risk of pneumothorax and mortality but does not significantly reduce BPD rates. The other options are benefits of surfactant therapy.
Question 2 of 5
In Basic Life Support, immobilize the cervical spine:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical spine immobilization is crucial in cases of suspected spinal cord injury to prevent further neurological damage.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-month-old precious baby of a keen and highly educated family presented with history of URTI followed by deterioration of level of consciousness and seizure. CT brain shows intracranial bleeding with no evidence of skull fracture. Fundoscopy was normal. Mother gives history of difficult labor but with normal development, mild hypotonia, and macrocephaly which was reassured initially by general Pediatrician. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is more likely given the absence of skull fracture, normal fundoscopy, and clinical presentation post-URTI. Residual birth trauma and glutaric aciduria type 1 are less plausible without additional supportive findings.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of angioedema without urticaria?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Foods are less commonly associated with angioedema without urticaria compared to ACE inhibitors, hereditary angioedema, and insect stings.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is most at risk for developing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAS can lead to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), as meconium aspiration causes airway obstruction, inflammation, and increased pulmonary vascular resistance, impairing oxygenation.