ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The absence of dermal symptoms does not exclude anaphylaxis, because patients who present with cutaneous symptoms (urticaria, angioedema, flushing, warmth) are
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Approximately 90% of anaphylaxis cases present with cutaneous symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease leads to prolonged bleeding time due to defective platelet adhesion despite a normal platelet count.
Question 3 of 5
Retinal hemorrhages are an important marker of abusive head trauma (AHT). Whenever AHT is being considered, a dilated indirect eye examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist should be performed. All the following are characteristic of retinal hemorrhage caused by AHT EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Various sizes are characteristic of AHT-related retinal hemorrhages. Central involvement and multiple layers are also typical, whereas traumatic retinoschisis is not commonly seen in AHT.
Question 4 of 5
Regarding sodium homeostasis, what is the volume of distribution of sodium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium is primarily distributed in extracellular fluid, with a volume of distribution of about 0.6 times total body weight, including interstitial and intravascular compartments.
Question 5 of 5
Initial treatment of rheumatic fever with severe carditis and congestive heart failure includes all of the following Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin is used primarily for arthritis in RF but is not a first-line treatment for severe carditis with CHF.