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
Following diagnosis of initial attack of rheumatic fever (RF), RF is considered active if any of the following is present Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A prolonged PR interval may be a sign of past RF but does not necessarily indicate current activity.
Question 3 of 5
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 4 of 5
Disorders associated with elevated IgE include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting lysosome function and is not typically associated with elevated IgE.
Question 5 of 5
Which action can reduce pollution?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recycling helps reduce pollution by reusing materials and minimizing waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans.