ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What information could be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play activities for this age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 12 months, children are able to pull to standing and walk holding on or independently. Large push-pull toys for kinesthetic stimulation would be appropriate and beneficial for this age group.
Question 2 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A large atrial septal defect has low turbulence and pressure gradients, making it less likely to develop infective endocarditis compared to high-pressure lesions such as VSDs or valvular regurgitations.
Question 3 of 5
A head-injured patient, who opens eyes to painful stimuli, is confused & localizes to pain. His Glasgow coma score is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient with eye opening to pain (E2), confused speech (V4), and localizing to pain (M5) has a GCS of 9.
Question 4 of 5
Timing of an innocent murmur is usually:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are typically ejection systolic murmurs due to normal blood flow turbulence in a structurally normal heart. They are soft, vibratory, and heard best over the left sternal border, increasing with fever or excitement.
Question 5 of 5
Which factor is released from mast cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Histamine is a primary mediator released from mast cells during allergic reactions.