ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The blood smear of infant with hemolytic disease of the newborn (erythroblastosis fetalis) typically shows the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemolytic disease of the newborn is characterized by increased reticulocytes and nucleated RBCs,
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following behaviors indicates that an infant has developed object permanence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 6 months of life, infants believe that objects exist only as long as they can see them. When infants
Question 3 of 9
In Basic Life Support, immobilize the cervical spine:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical spine immobilization is crucial in cases of suspected spinal cord injury to prevent further neurological damage.
Question 4 of 9
A 3-month-old precious baby of a keen and highly educated family presented with history of URTI followed by deterioration of level of consciousness and seizure. CT brain shows intracranial bleeding with no evidence of skull fracture. Fundoscopy was normal. Mother gives history of difficult labor but with normal development, mild hypotonia, and macrocephaly which was reassured initially by general Pediatrician. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is more likely given the absence of skull fracture, normal fundoscopy, and clinical presentation post-URTI. Residual birth trauma and glutaric aciduria type 1 are less plausible without additional supportive findings.
Question 5 of 9
Total body sodium depletion is a feature of which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilute artificial formula can cause total body sodium depletion, leading to hyponatremia due to excessive water intake without adequate sodium replacement.
Question 6 of 9
Antihistamines are less helpful in treating
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal congestion is better treated with decongestants rather than antihistamines.
Question 7 of 9
Which of these antituberculosis agents can cause optic neuritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol inhibits arabinosyl transferase and can cause dose-dependent optic neuritis with red-green color blindness.
Question 8 of 9
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 9 of 9
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.