ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Two weeks after a viral syndrome, a 9-year-old girl presents to your clinic with a complaint of several days of drooping of her mouth. In addition to the drooping of the left side of her mouth, you note that she is unable to completely shut her left eye. Her smile is asymmetric, but her examination is otherwise normal. This girl likely has:
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Bell palsy is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis in children and typically follows a viral illness. It is characterized by unilateral facial weakness without other neurological deficits.
Question 2 of 5
A 32-week preterm baby on mechanical ventilation, recovering from RDS, has a satisfactory blood gas, and ventilatory settings are being reduced for weaning. What is the most valuable indicator that the baby is ready for extubation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The best indicator for extubation readiness is a low FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen) because it indicates the infant is maintaining adequate oxygenation with minimal support.
Question 3 of 5
Regarding school refusal, which statement is FALSE?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Somatic symptoms are indeed common in school refusal, making this statement incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Acidosis in renal failure is more likely to be associated with which of the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acidosis in renal failure is associated with a wide anion gap due to the accumulation of unmeasured anions like sulfates and phosphates, which the kidneys fail to excrete effectively.
Question 5 of 5
Lobar pneumonia is characterized by the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyper-resonance is typically seen in pneumothorax, not lobar pneumonia, which usually presents with dullness to percussion due to consolidation.