ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Reactions to stinging and biting insects may cause
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Systemic reactions to stings or bites are often due to immediate hypersensitivity mediated by IgE. This can lead to anaphylaxis, requiring prompt medical intervention such as epinephrine administration.
Question 2 of 5
The predominant cause of low-birthweight births in America is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prematurity is the leading cause of low birthweight in the United States
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is not a common cause of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, unlike asthma, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and immunodeficiency.
Question 4 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 5 of 5
The apt test is useful for diagnosis of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apt test is specifically used to differentiate between fetal and maternal blood in cases of swallowed blood syndrome or suspected neonatal bleeding. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is diagnosed differently, often through clinical presentation and vitamin K levels.