ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The commonest affected part of GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal TB commonly affects the terminal ileum due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and frequent Peyer's patches involvement.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is FALSE in hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by blood group A and B incompatibility
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement 'Isoimmune hemolytic disease may be found in first-born infants irrespective of infant blood group' is incorrect. Isoimmune hemolytic disease typically occurs when maternal antibodies cross the placenta and attack fetal red blood cells. This is more common in subsequent pregnancies due to sensitization during the first pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding multiple gestation pregnancies, the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The overall incidence of multifetal gestation has increased due to assisted reproductive technologies. The other statements are true regarding multiple gestation pregnancies.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is most appropriate for treating hyperbilirubinemia ( mg/dL) in a -week-old, breast-fed infant with normal growth and development?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At mg/dL, phototherapy is generally not required unless there are risk factors The infant is healthy and breastfed, so no intervention may be necessary
Question 5 of 5
For an 18-month-old child with breath-holding spells, which advice is NOT true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interfering early might reinforce the behavior. Calm observation without immediate intervention helps prevent reinforcement and allows natural resolution.