ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank 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 primarily used for heart failure, not acute shock, where dopamine and dobutamine improve cardiac output.
Question 2 of 5
In renal tubular acidosis, acidosis is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis with hyperchloremia due to impaired bicarbonate reabsorption or acid secretion.
Question 3 of 5
The best treatment option for step-6 severe persistent asthma in a 6-year-old boy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 6 treatment for severe persistent asthma includes high-dose inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists, oral corticosteroids, and biologic agents like omalizumab for severe allergic asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Which factor is released from mast cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Histamine is a primary mediator released from mast cells during allergic reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A neonate presents with cyanosis and a boot-shaped heart on chest X-ray. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot consists of four defects: pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, overriding aorta, and VSD. The boot-shaped heart on X-ray is a classic finding. Cyanotic spells improve with squatting or knee-chest positioning.