ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the best medication to control aggression and self-injurious behavior in a 6-year-old boy with autism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is effective in managing aggression and self-injurious behaviors in children with autism. Other medications target different symptoms or conditions.
Question 2 of 5
Gaucher disease occurs due to enzyme deficiency of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gaucher disease is caused by a deficiency of glucocerebrosidase, leading to the accumulation of glucocerebroside in lysosomes of macrophages.
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old child with a history of asthma presents to your office sleepy, with a respiratory rate of 40, marked intercostal retractions, and few wheezes. Of the following, which is the best mode of transport to the local emergency department, which is 10 minutes away?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ALS ambulance is needed due to the child's respiratory distress, which requires advanced airway management and potential medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
Important causes of wheezing in infancy include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypocalcemia is not a common cause of wheezing in infancy. Bronchiolitis, asthma, and gastroesophageal reflux are frequent causes due to airway inflammation, hyperreactivity, and aspiration of gastric contents.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of Sjögren's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sjögren's syndrome is characterized by dry eyes, joint pain, and salivary gland enlargement, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.