ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Seizures beginning in the delivery room or shortly thereafter may be due to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a common cause of seizures in newborns, especially those occurring shortly after birth. The other causes are possible but less common.
Question 2 of 5
Physiological responses to serious illness include an increase in the following Except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In many critical illnesses, blood pressure may initially increase but later drop as shock progresses.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia due to aldosterone deficiency, leading to reduced renal potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
What is one major cause of urbanization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urbanization is primarily driven by industrial growth, which attracts people to cities in search of better employment opportunities.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.