ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a potential solution to overpopulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family planning initiatives can help manage population growth by educating individuals about reproductive health and contraception.
Question 2 of 5
Reticulocytic count is expected to be low in one of the following conditions:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia results from bone marrow failure, leading to a reduced reticulocyte count, unlike hemolytic conditions where reticulocytes are increased.
Question 3 of 5
The combination of recurrent wheezing, abnormal stool & marked failure to thrive are suggestive of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis presents with chronic respiratory symptoms, pancreatic insufficiency leading to malabsorption, and growth failure. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene leading to thick mucus production affecting multiple organ systems.
Question 4 of 5
The commonest cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylactoid purpura (Henoch-Schanlein purpura) is the most common cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children, characterized by a small-vessel vasculitis leading to purpuric rash, arthritis, and renal involvement.
Question 5 of 5
Oligoarthritis involving 5-4 joints within the first 6 months of disease onset. The most commonly affected joint is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Knees are frequently affected in oligoarticular JIA.