ATI RN
Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which finding would you expect in a 4-week-old with biliary atresia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biliary atresia typically presents with hepatosplenomegaly, pale stools, and dark urine due to impaired bile excretion.
Question 2 of 5
The MOST common cause of sleeping difficulty in the first 2 months of life is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colic is a frequent cause of sleep difficulties in young infants.
Question 3 of 5
A male client age 78, complaints of dizziness, especially when he stands up after sleeping or sitting. The client also informs the nurse that he periodically experiences nosebleeds and blurred vision. Which of the ff conditions should the nurse assess for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's symptoms of dizziness upon standing up, along with nosebleeds and blurred vision, are suggestive of postural hypotension. Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. This drop in blood pressure can lead to symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and in some cases, nosebleeds. It is more common in older adults, like the 78-year-old male client in this scenario. Therefore, the nurse should assess for postural hypotension in this client to manage his symptoms and prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A preterm newborn requires oxygen and mechanical ventilation. Which complications should the nurse assess for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm newborns who require oxygen and mechanical ventilation are at risk for developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pneumothorax. BPD is a chronic lung disease that can occur in premature infants who have been on mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Pneumothorax is another common complication in preterm newborns due to the fragility of their lungs. Therefore, the nurse should closely monitor for signs and symptoms of these complications in a preterm newborn requiring oxygen and mechanical ventilation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preterm newborn for the possibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to find if NEC is confirmed? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal distention: NEC is characterized by abdominal distention due to gas and fluid accumulation in the intestines, leading to a bloated appearance of the abdomen.