ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding bronchial asthma, all of the following are true except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing is common but not always present in asthma, especially in silent chest or mild cases. Key features include episodic airflow obstruction, reversibility, and control with inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 2 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, how is airway opening achieved in a 5-year-old child with a car accident?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaw thrust is preferred in trauma cases to avoid exacerbating cervical spine injuries.
Question 3 of 5
Oligoarthritis involving 5-4 joints within the first 6 months of disease onset. The most commonly affected joint is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knees are frequently affected in oligoarticular JIA.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a neonate with hyperbilirubinemia at risk of kernicterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice to prevent bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (kernicterus). It converts unconjugated bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion.
Question 5 of 5
The drug contraindicated in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digitalis (digoxin) is contraindicated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy as it can increase left ventricular outflow obstruction.