ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The child in Question 24 has symptoms that worsen and are now persistent and of moderate severity... Which treatment option is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For moderate persistent asthma, daily inhaled corticosteroids combined with a long-acting β₂-agonist are recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A 7-year-old boy presented with recurrent eye blinking behavior and recurrent extension of extremities. The mother describes the movement as sudden, rapid, and repetitive movements, present for the last 9 months. Of the following, the MOST appropriate diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tourette's disorder involves multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic persisting for over a year, fitting the description provided.
Question 3 of 5
A neonate presents with cyanosis and a boot-shaped heart on chest X-ray. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot consists of four defects: pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, overriding aorta, and VSD. The boot-shaped heart on X-ray is a classic finding. Cyanotic spells improve with squatting or knee-chest positioning.
Question 4 of 5
Agents that commonly cause nosocomial neonatal infections are
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gonococci are not common causes of nosocomial neonatal infections. Group B streptococci, coagulase-negative staphylococci, and Proteus are more frequently implicated.
Question 5 of 5
You are evaluating a 5-year-old child with breath-holding spells, the history given includes pallor with abnormal limb movement lasted for 5 minutes followed by sleep. All the following are true responses/advices EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ordering an MRI brain is unnecessary unless there are specific neurological concerns, as breath-holding spells are typically benign.