ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which factor is released from mast cells?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Histamine is a primary mediator released from mast cells during allergic reactions.
Question 2 of 5
The following are true regarding apnea EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apnea in term infants is not always worrisome and can be benign. The other statements are true regarding apnea in preterm infants.
Question 3 of 5
A 1-year-old child (10 kg) presents with urticaria and wheeze after eating peanut butter. What is the correct management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For anaphylaxis, intramuscular (IM) adrenaline at 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) is the recommended treatment, equating to 0.1 mL for a 10 kg child.
Question 4 of 5
Absolute indication for surgery in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive result of abdominal paracentesis is an absolute indication for surgery in NEC. The other options are also indications but not absolute.
Question 5 of 5
pH 7.14, PaCO2 80 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mm Hg. How would you interpret this
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low pH (acidosis) with high PaCO2 and normal HCO3 indicates uncompensated respiratory acidosis due to hypoventilation.