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
The belief that major structural brain development is completed in childhood is outdated. Neuromaturation continues into the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuromaturation extends well into the third decade of life, impacting cognitive and emotional regulation.
Question 3 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 4 of 5
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 5 of 5
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.