ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The percentage of FiO2 that can be delivered via the nasal cannula is up to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nasal cannulas typically provide oxygen concentrations ranging from 24% to 60%, depending on the flow rate, but they generally do not exceed 60% FiO2.
Question 2 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The safe correction rate for hypernatremia is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours to prevent cerebral edema caused by rapid osmotic shifts.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is considered a feature suggesting functional abdominal pain in children and adolescents
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Functional abdominal pain, such as irritable bowel syndrome, commonly presents as recurrent periumbilical pain without organic pathology. Red flag symptoms include weight loss, dysphagia, and nocturnal symptoms, which suggest an organic cause.
Question 4 of 5
The following medications are truly matched to their major pharmacological groups EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine belongs to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), not tricyclic antidepressants.
Question 5 of 5
During basic life support of a 10-year-old child, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bag-valve mask (Ambu bag) can be used with room air or supplemental oxygen for ventilation.