ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following inotropic drugs can be used in acute shock Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for chronic heart failure rather than acute shock management.
Question 2 of 5
What is the role of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatic diseases?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine is used to suppress immune response, reduce inflammation, and improve skin lesions in conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old with a history of seasonal hay fever now also has itchy eyes, profuse tearing, and reddened and edematous conjunctivae... Which treatment option is effective for the ocular symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed treatments are effective for managing ocular allergy symptoms, depending on severity.
Question 4 of 5
Intracranial calcification may be a feature of one of the following transplacental infections
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rubella is strongly associated with intracranial calcifications in affected infants. Other infections like cytomegalovirus and syphilis may also cause calcifications but are less characteristic.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.