ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The onset of presentation of food allergy is late in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies often develop later in life, unlike milk and egg allergies, which usually appear in infancy.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-day-old infant presents with severe heart failure, poor perfusion, and a gallop rhythm. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome leads to early heart failure due to an underdeveloped left ventricle and systemic hypoperfusion.
Question 3 of 5
Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension in children is defined as blood pressure levels between the 95th and 99th percentile for age, height, and sex.
Question 4 of 5
Which compensatory mechanism occurs in bicarbonate loss in urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis due to bicarbonate loss triggers respiratory compensation via hyperventilation (Kussmaul breathing) to reduce CO2 levels.
Question 5 of 5
In Basic Life Support, immobilize the cervical spine:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical spine immobilization is crucial in cases of suspected spinal cord injury to prevent further neurological damage.