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
One of the following is not among causes of microcytic hypochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis causes normocytic anemia due to membrane defects, not microcytosis. Microcytic hypochromic anemia results from reduced hemoglobin synthesis, as seen in thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The most common cause of perinatal mortality in preterm infants is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the most common cause of perinatal mortality in preterm infants, caused by insufficient surfactant production leading to lung collapse and difficulty breathing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an early manifestation of hypoxemia in young infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irritability is an early sign of hypoxia in infants, as oxygen deprivation initially affects neurological function before progressing to more severe signs like cyanosis.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the agent that does not share an identical side chain with penicillin is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftazidime does not share an identical side chain with penicillins, making it a safer option in penicillin-allergic patients.