ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding multiple gestation pregnancies, the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The overall incidence of multifetal gestation has increased due to assisted reproductive technologies. The other statements are true regarding multiple gestation pregnancies.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding rumination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rumination is not seen exclusively in infants and those with intellectual disability; it can occur in other populations as well.
Question 3 of 5
Children with typical features of innocent murmurs should be subjected to the following measures:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are benign and require no restriction of activity, antibiotic prophylaxis, or serial echocardiography unless symptoms suggest structural heart disease.
Question 4 of 5
Steeple sign is characteristic for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The steeple sign, seen on X-ray, is a hallmark of viral croup, indicating subglottic airway narrowing.
Question 5 of 5
What is an anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The anion gap is calculated as (Na⺠- [Clâ» + HCO₃â»]) and represents unmeasured anions in plasma. It helps differentiate metabolic acidosis causes, with high values suggesting lactic acidosis or toxin ingestion.