ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The mean age range for breast bud appearance (thelarche) in females is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thelarche typically occurs between ages 8-13, marking the start of female puberty.
Question 2 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest compressions in infants are done using 2 fingers in the center of the chest, ensuring adequate depth and avoiding excessive pressure on fragile ribs.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old boy with asthma has had mild wheezing only four times since you began treating him 6 months ago with theophylline... You should consider the likely cause of vomiting to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline toxicity is likely due to the interaction with erythromycin/sulfisoxazole, which inhibits theophylline metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
Oligoarthritis predominantly affects the joints of the lower extremities rather than upper extremity joints. Which of the following joints is never a presenting sign of oligoarthritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interphalangeal joints are rarely affected in oligoarticular JIA.
Question 5 of 5
The commonest affected part of GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal TB commonly affects the terminal ileum due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and frequent Peyer's patches involvement.