ATI RN
Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common behavioral sleep disorder in a 4-month-old baby who needs to be rocked to sleep is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleep-onset association disorder involves reliance on specific conditions to fall asleep.
Question 2 of 5
Hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors of infancy, occurring more in full-term infants. Of the following, the most common risk factor of development of hemangioma is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Female infants are at higher risk for developing hemangiomas.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following problems associated with anemia best explains why Aisa becomes dizzy during periods of physical activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anemia is a condition characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can result in inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues and organs, including the brain. When Aisa engages in physical activity, her body's oxygen demand increases. However, due to her anemia, there is a reduced capacity to transport oxygen to meet the increased demand. This mismatch between oxygen supply and demand leads to insufficient oxygen reaching her brain, resulting in dizziness. This symptom is consistent with the explanation of insufficient cerebral oxygenation in the context of anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of giardiasis. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a protozoan parasite called Giardia lamblia. Metronidazole (Flagyl) is the drug of choice for treating giardiasis in children and adults. It is an antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, including Giardia lamblia. Metronidazole works by disrupting the DNA of the parasite, leading to its death. It is usually well-tolerated and has a high cure rate for giardiasis. Amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) is a combination antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not parasitic infections like giardiasis. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is primarily used for treating bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections. Prednisone (Orapred) is a corticosteroid used to reduce
Question 5 of 5
Mr. RR is being prepared for surgery. Nursing care would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing care for a patient being prepared for surgery includes conducting a careful assessment of neurologic signs to establish baseline data for post-operative care. Assessing the patient's neurologic status preoperatively is important for early detection of any post-operative complications such as changes in consciousness, sensation, or movement. This baseline data will be used to monitor and evaluate the patient's recovery and response to the surgery, anesthesia, and post-operative care interventions. Planning activities, administering enemas, and explaining post-operative complications are also important aspects of nursing care but assessing neurologic signs is the priority in this scenario.