ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
The MOST reliable diagnostic modality for detection of venom-specific IgE is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin testing remains the most reliable method for detecting venom-specific IgE, as it directly assesses cutaneous hypersensitivity responses and is more sensitive than in vitro assays.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of systemic sclerosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raynaud's phenomenon, characterized by vasospasm in response to cold or stress, is a common feature of systemic sclerosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which behavior is NOT true in many psychiatric illnesses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While eating very little, feeling sad or withdrawn, and throwing up can be symptoms of various psychiatric illnesses, sudden overwhelming worries are more commonly associated with anxiety disorders rather than being universal across all psychiatric conditions.
Question 4 of 5
All the following medical conditions can cause anxiety in a child EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carbonated beverages are not directly linked to causing anxiety in children, unlike the other options.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following peripheral manifestations is a painful lesion in infective endocarditis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osler's nodes are painful, tender nodules found on fingers and toes, caused by immune complex deposition in infective endocarditis.