ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The condition where diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever needs adherence to Jones criteria is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute rheumatic fever recurrence requires strict adherence to the Jones criteria to confirm the diagnosis, ensuring the presence of major and minor criteria along with evidence of prior streptococcal infection.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Polymyalgia rheumatica is characterized by shoulder and hip pain, often accompanied by stiffness.
Question 3 of 5
The maintenance fluid requirement for a 25 kg child per day is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintenance fluid calculation follows the Holliday-Segar formula: 100 mL/kg for first 10 kg, 50 mL/kg for next 10 kg, and 20 mL/kg for additional weight. For a 25 kg child: 1600 mL/day.
Question 4 of 5
The percentage of childhood asthma cases that persist into adulthood is approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 30-50% of childhood asthma cases persist into adulthood, depending on factors such as severity, atopy, and environmental exposures.
Question 5 of 5
Pupillary responses and AVPU are alternatives to what test during a trauma code?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pupillary responses and AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) are quick assessments used as alternatives to the Glasgow Coma Score in trauma situations.