ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The antenatal administration of magnesium sulfate before preterm delivery has been suggested to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate administered antenatally is primarily used to reduce the risk of cerebral palsy in preterm infants, as it provides neuroprotective effects.
Question 2 of 5
Diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) depends partly but importantly on assessment of language. All the following may raise your concern regarding language development and may indicate ASD EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent single words by 16 months is not a standard criterion for concern compared to the other milestones listed.
Question 3 of 5
Cystic fibrosis typically causes:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis leads to malabsorption (steatorrhea), chronic lung infections, and growth failure.
Question 4 of 5
Prophylactic and rescue administrations of synthetic and natural surfactants have the following advantages EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surfactant therapy reduces the risk of pneumothorax and mortality but does not significantly reduce BPD rates. The other options are benefits of surfactant therapy.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following metabolic conditions is not deemed in the differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenylketonuria does not typically present with atopic dermatitis-like symptoms.