ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
The incidence of all the following are increased in large for gestational age newborn EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developmental retardation is not typically associated with large for gestational age newborns. The other conditions are more common due to the challenges of managing larger infants.
Question 2 of 5
Sixteen-year-old boy arrives at the emergency department not breathing. The size of the endotracheal tube needed is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endotracheal tube size for an adolescent (16 years) is typically 8.0 mm. A rough estimate is (Age/4) + 3.5 for uncuffed and (Age/4) + 3 for cuffed tubes.
Question 3 of 5
A single umbilical artery in a newborn infant increases the risk for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A single umbilical artery is associated with an increased risk of occult renal anomalies, as it may indicate underlying developmental abnormalities in the urinary system.
Question 4 of 5
Nonepileptic seizures are a subtype of conversion disorder that resembles true epileptic seizures. Of the following, the MOST characteristic criteria of these seizures is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonepileptic seizures lack EEG abnormalities, distinguishing them from true epileptic seizures, which show specific brain wave patterns.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the NSAID that has been associated with the highest chronic term toxicity.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Naproxen has shown higher risks for long-term use due to its effects on the gastrointestinal tract and potential cardiovascular complications.