ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The apt test is useful for diagnosis of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apt test is specifically used to differentiate between fetal and maternal blood in cases of swallowed blood syndrome or suspected neonatal bleeding. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is diagnosed differently, often through clinical presentation and vitamin K levels.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of giant cell arteritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giant cell arteritis can cause headache, jaw claudication, and vision loss due to temporal artery inflammation, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large atrial septal defect has low turbulence and pressure gradients, making it less likely to develop infective endocarditis compared to high-pressure lesions such as VSDs or valvular regurgitations.
Question 4 of 5
The ideal rate of chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in infants is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended rate for chest compressions in infants during CPR is at least 100-120 per minute to maintain adequate perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
In renal tubular acidosis, acidosis is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis with hyperchloremia due to impaired bicarbonate reabsorption or acid secretion.