ATI RN
Respiratory Pediatric Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The difference between nonphysiologic jaundice (pathologic jaundice) and physiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonphysiologic jaundice appears within the first 24 hours of life, while physiologic jaundice occurs after the initial 24 hours. Nonphysiologic jaundice may lead to kernicterus, progresses from head to body, and both types result from erythrocyte breakdown. Treatment needs to be timely to prevent kernicterus.
Question 2 of 5
The finding of the following pathogen on culture of the lower airways strongly suggests a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Conditions associated with increased intrathoracic pressure in children include all the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Physical examination and an upright, posteroanterior chest radiograph with subsequent measurement of the angle of curvature (Cobb technique) remain the gold standard for assessment of scoliosis. Scoliosis is defined when curves exceed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The Pco2 from a capillary sample is similar to that from arterial blood. The Pco2 in venous samples is approximately higher than arterial Pco2 by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.