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
Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) in children is defined as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sustained ICP above 20 mmHg for more than five minutes is considered significantly elevated, risking brain injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old boy. Recommendations should include giving him his first rattle at about what age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is recommended to give a brightly colored toy or rattle to a 2-month-old at around 4 months of age. At this stage, grasping has begun as a deliberate act, and the infant can grasp, hold, and begin shaking objects to produce noise.
Question 4 of 5
Vasculitis can be caused by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillamine has been linked to drug-induced vasculitis, an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common medication implicated in serum sickness is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin is the most frequently implicated drug in serum sickness-like reactions.