ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Shock associated with increased central venous pressure includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock leads to elevated central venous pressure due to poor cardiac output and venous congestion, unlike hypovolemic or distributive shock.
Question 2 of 5
The risk for development of respiratory distress syndrome RDS increases with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes is associated with a decreased risk of RDS due to increased surfactant production. The other conditions increase the risk of RDS.
Question 3 of 5
A -g infant of a diabetic mother experiences seizures on the first day of life Laboratory studies revealed blood glucose of 8 mg/dL and calcium of mg/dL Thereafter, calcium gluconate ( %), mL/kg, was given repeatedly without affecting the frequency of seizures The most appropriate step to manage this infant's condition is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizures unresponsive to calcium supplementation may indicate seizure disorder, requiring anticonvulsants like lorazepam
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a 9-month-old infant tell the nurse that they have noticed foods such as peas and corn are not completely digested and can be seen in their infant's stools. The nurse's explanation of this is based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because the incomplete digestion of solid foods in the stools of a 9-month-old infant is normal due to the immaturity of the digestive tract at this age. It is a common occurrence in infants and does not necessarily indicate a problem.
Question 5 of 5
The most common congenital acyanotic heart disease is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital acyanotic heart defect, accounting for a significant proportion of congenital heart diseases.