ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Specific antivenoms (AV) are available for many venomous creatures of the world, particularly snakes, spiders, and scorpions. All the following about antivenoms are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AV should be given systemically, not locally at the bite site.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a cause of obstructive shock?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes obstructive shock by preventing normal venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A 9-year-old boy has periods of mania alternating with depression. Of the following, the hallmark of mania associated with this disorder is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grandiosity is a key feature of mania, involving inflated self-esteem or delusions of grandeur.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are true about suicide EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol use significantly increases suicide risk due to its disinhibiting effects and association with impulsive behavior.
Question 5 of 5
Systemic lupus erythematosus can be caused by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isoniazid is a known cause of drug-induced systemic lupus erythematosus.