ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following factors pose a risk for poor academic performance of premature infants EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antenatal exposure to magnesium sulfate is not associated with poor academic performance; it is used to protect against cerebral palsy. The other factors are known to impact neurodevelopment.
Question 2 of 5
Acute hepatitis A criteria:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A is an RNA virus, and its extrahepatic manifestations include cutaneous vasculitis and arthritis.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Atypical bacterial pneumonia is more likely to occur in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae, is more common in school-aged children. It presents with dry cough, mild fever, and extrapulmonary manifestations such as rash or hemolysis.
Question 5 of 5
In Tetralogy of Fallot all are true Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart failure is not a common feature of TOF due to the obstructed right ventricular outflow, which limits pulmonary overcirculation.