ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding a large patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), one of the following statements IS TRUE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A PDA murmur is continuous and may resemble a venous hum in timing and duration, though PDA murmur is best heard at the left infraclavicular area and is louder in systole.
Question 2 of 5
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not a common cause of allergic conjunctivitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foods are not a common cause of allergic conjunctivitis, which is typically triggered by airborne allergens.
Question 4 of 5
The following inotropic drugs can be used in acute shock Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor primarily used for heart failure, not acute shock, where dopamine and dobutamine improve cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
In cases of food-associated exercise-induced anaphylaxis, the parents are advised that children must not take exercise after ingestion of the triggering food for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding exercise for 4-6 hours after eating the triggering food reduces the risk of exercise-induced anaphylaxis.