ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following signs are more in favor of circulatory failure Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marked tachypnea with recessions is more indicative of respiratory failure rather than circulatory failure.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Skin biopsy is not usually necessary for confirming the diagnosis of serum sickness because
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Histopathological findings in serum sickness are nonspecific, so diagnosis is typically based on clinical presentation and complement studies.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding foreign body aspiration, one of the following statements is not true:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A history of aspiration is helpful but not essential for diagnosis. Many cases present without a clear history, and clinical and radiologic evaluation (e.g., bronchoscopy) are required for confirmation.