ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A -year-old boy is noted to have stereotypic body movements, poor verbal and nonverbal communication, and absent empathy. At daycare, he has not made any friends. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by stereotypic behaviors, impaired social interaction, and communication deficits. ADHD primarily involves attention and hyperactivity issues, while dysthymic syndrome refers to chronic low mood, and deaf-mutism would involve hearing and speech impairments.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding physical abuse, the physical signs in abused children (as bite marks) may be found in up to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bite marks are relatively rare, occurring in only about 5% of physically abused children. Higher percentages would include broader categories of abuse indicators.
Question 4 of 5
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, water loss exceeds sodium loss, leading to preserved skin turgor. High sodium levels cause intracellular dehydration, particularly affecting the CNS, leading to complications such as seizures.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Which treatment is most effective in improving neurological outcomes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia reduces brain injury by slowing metabolism and decreasing inflammation. It is indicated for moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in term infants within 6 hours of birth.