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
The mother of an 8-year-old boy with acute streptococcal tonsillitis calls to report that within 15 minutes after the first dose of penicillin V... You should recommend
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate return to the office or ER is necessary due to the risk of anaphylaxis from penicillin allergy.
Question 3 of 5
Chromosomal causes of congenital malformations include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene, not a chromosomal abnormality. Prader-Willi syndrome, X-linked hydrocephalus, and Treacher Collins syndrome are chromosomal or genetic disorders.
Question 4 of 5
Diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) depends partly but importantly on assessment of language. All the following may raise your concern regarding language development and may indicate ASD EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent single words by 16 months is not a standard criterion for concern compared to the other milestones listed.
Question 5 of 5
True umbilical cord knots are seen in approximately 1% of births and are associated with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: True umbilical cord knots are more likely to occur with long cords and are not associated with short cords. The other conditions can increase the risk of cord knots.