ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
The standard method for diagnosing food allergy, used to determine whether a child can eat a food safely, is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral food challenges are the gold standard for diagnosing food allergies.
Question 2 of 5
Older children with chronic atopic dermatitis have lichenification and a tendency to be localized to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lichenification due to chronic scratching commonly appears in the flexural areas.
Question 3 of 5
In children with physical abuse, when their inflicted trauma is burn injury, the MOST suggestive one is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patterned burns suggest deliberate infliction, as they often match objects used to cause harm. Splash marks and unclear borders could occur accidentally, while stocking/glove distribution is associated with immersion injuries.
Question 4 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, the rescuer resuscitates the collapsed child by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate activation of basic life support is crucial for increasing survival chances in pediatric emergencies.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap acidosis because it results from impaired renal acid excretion rather than accumulation of organic acids.