ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST common presenting complaint of allergic conjunctivitis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching is the hallmark symptom of allergic conjunctivitis, caused by histamine release from mast cells in response to allergens.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not true concerning skin testing for allergic reactivity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive skin test results by intradermal testing do not necessarily correlate better with clinical symptoms than puncture tests.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an early manifestation of hypoxemia in young infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irritability is an early sign of hypoxia in infants, as oxygen deprivation initially affects neurological function before progressing to more severe signs like cyanosis.
Question 4 of 5
Heimlich maneuver is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Heimlich maneuver involves epigastric compression to expel airway obstructions.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-month-old receives the MMR vaccine and suddenly becomes flushed, tachycardic, tachypneic with weak peripheral pulsation & deteriorating consciousness. What is the likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylactic (immunological) shock is a severe allergic reaction leading to vasodilation and capillary leakage.