ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Risk factors for persistent asthma include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergic conjunctivitis is not a major risk factor for persistent asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old infant is known to have heart disease & is noted to be cyanosed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricuspid atresia leads to severe cyanosis due to lack of right atrioventricular connection, necessitating a right-to-left shunt for survival. It presents early with cyanosis and hypoxia requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Approaching to a child with failure to thrive based on signs and symptoms. Of the following, the MOST common cause behind a child has spitting, vomiting, and food refusal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common cause of spitting, vomiting, and food refusal in infants and young children. Other conditions are less frequent and typically present with additional specific symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The following factors pose a risk for poor academic performance of premature infants EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antenatal exposure to magnesium sulfate is not associated with poor academic performance; it is used to protect against cerebral palsy. The other factors are known to impact neurodevelopment.
Question 5 of 5
The age at which evaluation for primary amenorrhea should be undertaken is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluation for primary amenorrhea is recommended if menstruation has not occurred by age 16.