ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The best method for detection of allergens is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skin tests are the most effective and commonly used method to detect specific allergens, offering high sensitivity and immediate results compared to blood tests.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is most at risk for developing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAS can lead to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), as meconium aspiration causes airway obstruction, inflammation, and increased pulmonary vascular resistance, impairing oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
The onset of presentation of food allergy is late in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies often develop later in life, unlike milk and egg allergies, which usually appear in infancy.
Question 4 of 5
Ahmed is a 7-year-old boy with recent history of migratory polyarthritis, newly heard apical pansystolic murmur, arthralgia, positive acute phase reactants, and ASOT of 500 units. Regarding diagnosis of rheumatic fever the boy is considered to have
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to Jones criteria, the presence of two major or one major and two minor criteria supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. The patient has polyarthritis and carditis (major) along with arthralgia and elevated inflammatory markers (minor).
Question 5 of 5
The percentage of FiO2 that can be delivered via the nasal cannula is up to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannulas typically provide oxygen concentrations ranging from 24% to 60%, depending on the flow rate, but they generally do not exceed 60% FiO2.