ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The differential diagnosis of chronic urticaria includes the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic urticaria is not typically associated with blistering disorders, which are more characteristic of autoimmune skin diseases.
Question 2 of 5
Expiratory grunting is a sign of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory grunting occurs due to alveolar collapse and impaired gas exchange, commonly seen in bacterial pneumonia. It is a compensatory mechanism to maintain lung volume and oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-month-old male child with failure to thrive, diarrhea, and fatty stool. Of the following, the MOST common possible cause of his illness is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Malabsorption is the leading cause of failure to thrive with diarrhea and fatty stools, often due to celiac disease or other digestive disorders. Intestinal parasites and milk protein intolerance are less common causes in this age group.
Question 4 of 5
The following are true regarding respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms of RDS typically peak within 24-48 hours, not 7 days. The other statements are true regarding RDS.
Question 5 of 5
Contraindications for gastric lavage include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastric lavage is contraindicated in cases of altered consciousness, hydrocarbon ingestion, and caustic substances.