ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
True umbilical cord knots are seen in approximately 1% of births and are associated with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: True umbilical cord knots are more likely to occur with long cords and are not associated with short cords. The other conditions can increase the risk of cord knots.
Question 2 of 5
Early introduction of all the following decreases the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early introduction of fish, eggs, meat, and wheat has been shown to decrease allergy risks. However, rye has not been found to provide a protective effect and may sometimes contribute to allergic responses.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding bronchial asthma, all of the following are true except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing is common but not always present in asthma, especially in silent chest or mild cases. Key features include episodic airflow obstruction, reversibility, and control with inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding acute epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute epiglottitis presents with high fever, drooling, and airway obstruction, often requiring emergency care.
Question 5 of 5
Adverse effects of frequently administered B-agonist therapy in asthma include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent beta-agonist use can cause tremors, irritability, tachycardia, and hypokalemia, but bradycardia is not a common side effect.