ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common physical urticaria is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dermatographism is the most frequent type of physical urticaria, occurring in response to skin pressure or scratching.
Question 2 of 5
The primary aim of ACE inhibitors in congestive heart failure treatment is to improve which physiological parameter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors reduce afterload by dilating blood vessels, improving cardiac output, and reducing the heart's workload.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following behaviors indicates that an infant has developed object permanence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 6 months of life, infants believe that objects exist only as long as they can see them. When infants
Question 4 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine. He suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulsation & deteriorating level of consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction, often triggered by vaccines or medications. It leads to vasodilation, hypotension, and airway obstruction, requiring immediate administration of epinephrine.
Question 5 of 5
Total body sodium depletion is a feature of which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilute artificial formula can cause total body sodium depletion, leading to hyponatremia due to excessive water intake without adequate sodium replacement.