ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which condition is associated with the presence of HLA-B27 antigen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HLA-B27 is strongly associated with ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the spine.
Question 2 of 5
Mushrooms of the genus Inocybe contain muscarine or muscarine-related compounds. These quaternary ammonium derivatives bind to postsynaptic receptors, producing an exaggerated cholinergic response. Of the following, the MOST serious complication is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchospasm is the most severe muscarinic toxicity, leading to respiratory compromise.
Question 3 of 5
Reasons to avoid the early discharge of a normal term infant include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Two successful feedings are not a contraindication to early discharge if the infant is otherwise healthy
Question 4 of 5
A 7-year-old boy treated with NSAIDs for rheumatic disease developed small hypopigmented depressed scars after fingernail for 6 weeks ago. The NSAID that is MOST likely to cause such a unique skin reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Indomethacin is known to cause various skin reactions including hypopigmentation and scarring.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements is true concerning susceptibility to pertussis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The acellular pertussis vaccine is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics beginning at age 6 weeks. Infants are at greater risk for complications of pertussis.