ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which disease of the following can cause distributive shock?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distributive shock is caused by vasodilation and fluid maldistribution, as seen in early septic shock, unlike cardiac or hypovolemic causes.
Question 2 of 5
The age at which evaluation for primary amenorrhea should be undertaken is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluation for primary amenorrhea is recommended if menstruation has not occurred by age 16.
Question 3 of 5
The following factors are associated with decreased risk of significant jaundice EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male gender is associated with an increased risk of jaundice, not a decreased risk. The other factors are associated with lower risk.
Question 4 of 5
Approximately 35% to 40% of infants and young children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis have coexisting food allergies. The most common cause of food-induced eczematous reactions is allergy to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cow's milk protein is the most common trigger of food-induced eczematous reactions in young children.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old boy with hereditary spherocytosis developed transient aplastic crisis following a recent viral infection. The most probable incriminated viral infection is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parvovirus B19 infection leads to transient aplastic crisis in hereditary spherocytosis by temporarily suppressing erythropoiesis.