ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the primary mechanism of action of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate primarily works by suppressing the immune system, reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following can cause distributive shock
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distributive shock is characterized by severe vasodilation and reduced systemic vascular resistance. Early sepsis leads to endotoxin-induced vasodilation, making it the most common cause of distributive shock.
Question 3 of 5
Kawasaki disease most commonly occurs in children of which age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kawasaki disease predominantly affects children aged 1-5 years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
Question 4 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.
Question 5 of 5
A child in the third grade has problems with spelling and reading. She appears very quiet and confused in class. Her teacher has noticed that this girl has trouble following directions. Her mind seems to wander whenever the teacher tells a story or explains something complicated. She is skilled in art and so far has performed well in arithmetic. Which of the following diagnostic procedures is most likely to yield useful findings in this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Given the child's difficulties with reading, spelling, and following directions, a language evaluation would be most appropriate to assess potential learning disabilities such as dyslexia.