ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST important risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational age and birth weight are the most critical risk factors for NEC, with lower gestational age and lower birth weight significantly increasing the risk.
Question 2 of 5
Hereditary methemoglobinemia is most commonly due to deficiency of which enzyme?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cytochrome b5 reductase deficiency impairs the reduction of methemoglobin back to functional hemoglobin, causing methemoglobinemia.
Question 3 of 5
Ideally, all children should be subjected to routine screening for autistic spectrum disorders (in USA) at age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Routine screening for ASD is recommended at 18 and 24 months in the USA.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs is pathognomonic of chickenpox?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox (Varicella) presents with a pleomorphic rash, meaning different stages of vesicles, pustules, and crusted lesions appear simultaneously.
Question 5 of 5
You are evaluating a 5-year-old girl who has multiple unexplained physical complaints. Which of the following symptoms is LEAST likely to occur in this age as criteria for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sexual indifference is less likely to occur in young children due to their limited understanding of sexuality and its implications.