ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What information should the nurse give a mother regarding the introduction of solid foods during infancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When introducing solid foods to infants, it is important to introduce one food item at a time, with intervals of 4 to 7 days between each new food. This allows for the identification of any potential food allergies or intolerances. It is important to proceed gradually and monitor for any adverse reactions.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about truancy is NOT true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Truancy is not considered normal behavior in young children. It often signals deeper issues such as family disorganization, abuse, or risk behaviors like substance use.
Question 3 of 5
A 1-year-old infant is known to have heart disease & is noted to be cyanosed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricuspid atresia leads to severe cyanosis due to lack of right atrioventricular connection, necessitating a right-to-left shunt for survival. It presents early with cyanosis and hypoxia requiring urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Allergic rhinitis may be complicated by secondary bacterial infection as sinusitis. Of the following, the MOST likely clue to infection is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thick nasal secretions, especially yellow or green, suggest bacterial infection, differentiating it from allergic rhinitis, which usually presents with clear nasal discharge.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding TOF, one of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Squatting helps increase systemic vascular resistance, reducing the right-to-left shunt and improving oxygenation in Tetralogy of Fallot.