ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 9
You are evaluating a 5-year-old girl who has multiple unexplained physical complaints. Which of the following symptoms is LEAST likely to occur in this age as criteria for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sexual indifference is less likely to occur in young children due to their limited understanding of sexuality and its implications.
Question 3 of 9
Approximately 35% to 40% of infants and young children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have coexisting food allergies. The most common cause of food-induced eczematous reactions is allergy to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most common trigger of food-induced eczematous reactions in young children.
Question 4 of 9
Harlequin color change is a sign of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Harlequin color change is a normal physiological phenomenon observed in newborns
Question 5 of 9
All of the following are true about scald burns EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While scald burns can cause significant injury, they are not necessarily lethal, making this statement incorrect.
Question 6 of 9
The MOST important risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in preterm infants is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gestational age and birth weight are the most critical risk factors for NEC, with lower gestational age and lower birth weight significantly increasing the risk.
Question 7 of 9
In Tetralogy of Fallot all are true Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart failure is not a common feature of TOF due to the obstructed right ventricular outflow, which limits pulmonary overcirculation.
Question 8 of 9
The MOST reported type of child abuse in USA is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neglect is statistically the most frequently reported form of child abuse in the USA, encompassing failure to provide necessary care, supervision, or support.
Question 9 of 9
Skin biopsy for diagnosis of possible urticarial vasculitis is recommended for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urticarial vasculitis presents as lesions persisting longer than 24 hours, often with purpura, requiring biopsy to differentiate from chronic urticaria.