ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The dose of adrenaline IV for cardiac arrest is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recommended IV dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest is 10 mcg/kg (0.01 mg/kg). Higher doses do not improve outcomes and may increase side effects.
Question 2 of 5
What information should the nurse give a mother regarding the introduction of solid foods during infancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When introducing solid foods to infants, it is important to introduce one food item at a time, with intervals of 4 to 7 days between each new food. This allows for the identification of any potential food allergies or intolerances. It is important to proceed gradually and monitor for any adverse reactions.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome leads to hyperkalemia due to the rapid breakdown of cancer cells, releasing intracellular potassium into the bloodstream.
Question 4 of 5
Of the following, the major risk factor for persistent asthma is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing apart from colds is a strong predictor of persistent asthma, suggesting airway hyperreactivity rather than transient viral-induced wheezing.
Question 5 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A safe correction rate for hypernatremia is ≤12 mmol/L per day to prevent cerebral edema due to rapid fluid shifts.