ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is the true description of a 7-year-old child expressing fear of being injured by a car?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety involves excessive fear or worry about being away from home or caregivers. A child fearing injury by a car could indicate separation anxiety if they associate leaving with potential harm.
Question 2 of 9
All the following are risk factors for adverse drug reactions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dosing schedule does not directly increase the risk of adverse drug reactions, whereas genetic factors and atopy do.
Question 3 of 9
Primary amenorrhea generally requires evaluation if menstruation does not occur within
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Menstruation should typically occur within 3 years of thelarche.
Question 4 of 9
The following diseases are associated with sensitivity to radiation EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gardner syndrome does not typically increase radiation sensitivity, whereas the other conditions involve DNA repair defects or chromosomal instability.
Question 5 of 9
What percentage of children encounter mental illnesses at least once in any stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prevalence of mental health issues in childhood is generally estimated to be around 30%. This figure reflects the significant number of children who experience some form of mental health challenge during their development.
Question 6 of 9
A 6-year-old male patient presented with microcephaly, microphthalmia, absent thumb, ectopic kidney, and recurrent epistaxis. The most informative diagnostic test explaining the underlying etiology is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chromosomal breakage test helps diagnose Fanconi anemia, a genetic disorder characterized by congenital anomalies, bone marrow failure, and increased chromosomal fragility.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of psoriatic arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enthesitis, inflammation at the attachment sites of tendons or ligaments to bone, is a hallmark feature of psoriatic arthritis.
Question 8 of 9
The following diseases are associated with sensitivity to radiation EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gardner syndrome does not typically increase radiation sensitivity, whereas the other conditions involve DNA repair defects or chromosomal instability.
Question 9 of 9
Characteristics of hypertonic dehydration include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In hypertonic dehydration, water loss exceeds sodium loss, leading to preserved skin turgor. High sodium levels cause intracellular dehydration, particularly affecting the CNS, leading to complications such as seizures.