ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The commonest cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylactoid purpura, also known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is the most common cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children, causing small vessel vasculitis.
Question 2 of 5
A low reticulocyte count is associated with one of the following disorders:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia results in low reticulocyte counts due to the bone marrow's inability to produce red blood cells.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Treatment of enuresis should include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While involving the child in treatment steps like voiding before bed and using alarms is helpful, making them launder soiled sheets could be punitive and counterproductive.
Question 5 of 5
The apt test is useful for diagnosis of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apt test is specifically used to differentiate between fetal and maternal blood in cases of swallowed blood syndrome or suspected neonatal bleeding. Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is diagnosed differently, often through clinical presentation and vitamin K levels.