ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The combination of medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown the best treatment for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Of the following, the BEST initial treatment for children with OCD is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine is an SSRI that effectively reduces OCD symptoms in children, making it a first-line pharmacological treatment.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of non-cardiac neonatal arrhythmia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxia is the most common cause of non-cardiac neonatal arrhythmias, as it can lead to disturbances in the electrical conduction system of the heart, particularly in newborns with respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
Causes of hormonal rhinitis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise does not contribute to hormonal rhinitis, which is typically associated with hormonal imbalances from conditions such as pregnancy, thyroid dysfunction, or systemic diseases.
Question 4 of 5
You are called to the delivery of a boy at weeks' gestational age with thick meconium-stained fluid and type II decelerations The obstetrician rapidly delivers the infant and hands him to you for care The boy is hypotonic, cyanotic, apneic, and bradycardic The most appropriate step is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intubation and positive-pressure ventilation are essential for severely compromised infants who are apneic and bradycardic
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis... Which environmental modification is recommended?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cotton garments are recommended for atopic dermatitis patients to reduce skin irritation.