ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained ICP above 20 mmHg for more than five minutes is considered significantly elevated, risking brain injury.
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
Following acute bronchiolitis, which virus is associated with the long-term complication of bronchiolitis obliterans?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adenovirus is the most common viral cause of post-bronchiolitis obliterans, a chronic lung disease following severe bronchiolitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of contact dermatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foods are not a common cause of contact dermatitis, which is typically caused by direct skin contact with allergens like nickel, poison ivy, fragrances, and latex.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not a major criterion for diagnosis of atopic dermatitis in older children and adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Angioedema is not a major criterion for atopic dermatitis; it is more associated with allergic reactions.