ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most appropriate treatment for newly diagnosed bronchial asthma with occasional symptoms:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the preferred long-term control medication for mild persistent asthma. They reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms, whereas short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) are used for quick relief.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following definitions is FALSE
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postaxial polydactyly involves extra digits on the lateral side of the hand or foot, not the medial side. The other definitions are accurate.
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
Retinal hemorrhages are an important marker of abusive head trauma (AHT). Whenever AHT is being considered, a dilated indirect eye examination by a pediatric ophthalmologist should be performed. All the following are characteristic of retinal hemorrhage caused by AHT EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Various sizes are characteristic of AHT-related retinal hemorrhages. Central involvement and multiple layers are also typical, whereas traumatic retinoschisis is not commonly seen in AHT.
Question 5 of 5
The child with polyarticular JIA often has a more prolonged course of active joint inflammation and requires early and aggressive therapy. Of the following, the predictor that carries the WORST prognosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nodules indicate more severe disease and carry a worse prognosis.