ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
In ITP, platelet transfusion is indicated if platelet count is less than:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), transfusion is typically reserved for life-threatening bleeding or a platelet count below 10,000/mm³ to prevent spontaneous hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
Of the following, the microorganism that is MOST likely causing chronic arthritis after bacterial enteric infection or genitourinary tract infection (UTI) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlamydia trachomatis is a common cause of chronic reactive arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a likely cause of metabolic acidosis with a large anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increased anion gap metabolic acidosis is caused by acid accumulation, such as in salicylate toxicity, where excess acids like lactate and ketones contribute to the gap.
Question 5 of 5
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,