ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the best explanation for breath-holding spells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often linked to iron deficiency anemia and typically resolve by age 5. They are not seizures or solely expressed as tonic movements.
Question 2 of 5
Which compensatory mechanism occurs in bicarbonate loss in urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis due to bicarbonate loss triggers respiratory compensation via hyperventilation (Kussmaul breathing) to reduce CO2 levels.
Question 3 of 5
You are evaluating a 2-year-old boy who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) between his parents. Of the following, the MOST likely problem that may be seen in such a child is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children exposed to IPV often experience disrupted attachment and daily routines, affecting their emotional and behavioral stability.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of an 8-year-old boy with acute streptococcal tonsillitis calls to report that within 15 minutes after the first dose of penicillin V... You should recommend
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immediate return to the office or ER is necessary due to the risk of anaphylaxis from penicillin allergy.
Question 5 of 5
The incorrect statement regarding corticosteroids in allergy is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mechanism of corticosteroids is well understood; they modulate immune response by suppressing inflammation through inhibition of cytokines and prostaglandins.