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
Recurrent coughing and wheezing occurs in 35% of preschool-age children. Those who continue to have persistent asthma into later childhood are approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About one-third of preschool children with recurrent wheezing develop persistent asthma, especially those with risk factors like atopy and family history.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a treatment option for aplastic anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone marrow transplantation is a definitive treatment for severe aplastic anemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia due to aldosterone deficiency, leading to reduced renal potassium excretion.
Question 5 of 5
Type I Hypersensitivity reactions are triggered by antigen binding to IgE receptors on mast cells or basophils. A recognized example of type I reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allergic asthma is a classic example of type I hypersensitivity, which involves IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation.