ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a cause of rural-urban migration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: People often migrate from rural to urban areas in search of better educational facilities, which are typically more accessible in cities.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome releases large amounts of potassium due to rapid cell breakdown, leading to hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A pathological murmur is suspected in the presence of one of the following auscultatory findings
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A click suggests structural heart disease, such as aortic or pulmonary stenosis. Pathological murmurs are often associated with abnormal heart sounds, unlike benign murmurs that change with position or respiration.
Question 4 of 5
The outpatient management of a minor burn (first or second degree) involving less than 10% body surface area could include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prophylactic penicillin is not typically used in minor burns unless there is a specific infection risk, as it can promote antibiotic resistance.
Question 5 of 5
The most common cause of pleural effusion in children is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, particularly bacterial pneumonia, are the leading cause of pleural effusion in children.