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
The following are true regarding meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MAS typically occurs in term or post-term infants, not preterm or near-term infants. The other statements are true regarding MAS.
Question 3 of 5
Delayed/Late reaction to stinging venom may precipitate all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late-phase reactions to venom include serum sickness, vasculitis, nephrotic syndrome, and hemolytic anemia, but encephalopathy is not a common delayed reaction to venom exposure.
Question 4 of 5
The acute effects of radiation therapy (occurring less than 3 months after therapy begins) are usually related to the area of the body being irradiated. Of the following, the MOST severe acute reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral edema is a severe and potentially life-threatening acute reaction to radiation therapy, particularly in brain irradiation. Other effects, though significant, are generally less severe.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these antituberculosis agents can cause optic neuritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethambutol is known to cause dose-dependent optic neuritis, presenting as decreased visual acuity and red-green color blindness.