ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most appropriate next action for a 24-month-old child diagnosed with ASD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking lead levels is important given the association between lead exposure and developmental delays. While physical exams and hearing tests are useful, lead screening addresses potential environmental contributors.
Question 2 of 5
Following acute bronchiolitis, which virus is associated with the long-term complication of bronchiolitis obliterans?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adenovirus is the most common viral cause of post-bronchiolitis obliterans, a chronic lung disease following severe bronchiolitis.
Question 3 of 5
Shock associated with increased central venous pressure includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock leads to elevated central venous pressure due to poor cardiac output and venous congestion, unlike hypovolemic or distributive shock.
Question 4 of 5
Approaching to a child with failure to thrive based on signs and symptoms. Of the following, the MOST common cause behind a child has spitting, vomiting, and food refusal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common cause of spitting, vomiting, and food refusal in infants and young children. Other conditions are less frequent and typically present with additional specific symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For infants, two-finger compressions are recommended for single-rescuer CPR, while the two-thumb technique is used for two-rescuer CPR to ensure effective compression depth.