ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The combination of recurrent wheezing, abnormal stool & marked failure to thrive are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis presents with chronic respiratory symptoms, pancreatic insufficiency leading to malabsorption, and growth failure. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene leading to thick mucus production affecting multiple organ systems.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a neonate with hyperbilirubinemia at risk of kernicterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice to prevent bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (kernicterus). It converts unconjugated bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion.
Question 3 of 5
During basic life support of a 10-year-old child, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bag-valve mask (Ambu bag) can be used with room air or supplemental oxygen for ventilation.
Question 4 of 5
You are meeting parents of a -year-old boy who has normal developmental milestone and social interaction; they have older child with autism; they have a concern about having this young kid with autism as well. You state that most children with autism have clinical manifestations by the age of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of autism typically emerge by the second or third year of life, though earlier detection is possible.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a major Modified Duke infective endocarditis criterion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Modified Duke criteria include positive blood cultures for typical organisms (such as Staph aureus) as a major diagnostic criterion for infective endocarditis.