ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drugs can be given with caution to breast-feeding mother
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psychotropic drugs can be given with caution to breastfeeding mothers, as they are often necessary for maternal mental health and have been studied for safety during lactation. The other drugs listed are generally contraindicated or require careful monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A 7-year-old child brought by his father to your clinic often expresses fear of being injured by a car accident during transport to school. He expresses this fear to teachers and parents. Of the following, the TRUE description of his reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures, which fits the scenario.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding large ventricular septal defect (VSD), one of the following is true
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A VSD murmur is holosystolic and shares characteristics with mitral regurgitation, typically best heard at the left lower sternal border.
Question 4 of 5
A 6-year-old male patient presented with microcephaly, microphthalmia, absent thumb, ectopic kidney & recurrent epistaxis. The most informative diagnostic test explaining the underlying etiology is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromosomal breakage test is used in disorders like Fanconi anemia, which is associated with congenital abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and increased cancer risk.
Question 5 of 5
The following actions may help reduce the likelihood of asthma development EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits, evidence does not strongly support prolonged breastfeeding beyond 4 months as a preventive factor for asthma development.