ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a neonate with hyperbilirubinemia at risk of kernicterus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phototherapy is the first-line treatment for neonatal jaundice to prevent bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity (kernicterus). It converts unconjugated bilirubin into a water-soluble form for excretion.
Question 2 of 5
Family history is the strongest single factor for developing major depressive disorder (MDD) and comorbid disorders are frequently encountered. Of the following, the MOST likely disorder that is associated with MDD is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety disorders are commonly comorbid with MDD, sharing overlapping symptoms and risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best explanation for breath-holding spells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often linked to iron deficiency anemia and typically resolve by age 5. They are not seizures or solely expressed as tonic movements.
Question 4 of 5
Features of polyarthritis of acute rheumatic fever include all the following Except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic polyarthritis predominantly affects large joints, not equally large and small joints.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is considered a feature suggesting functional abdominal pain in children and adolescents
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Functional abdominal pain, such as irritable bowel syndrome, commonly presents as recurrent periumbilical pain without organic pathology. Red flag symptoms include weight loss, dysphagia, and nocturnal symptoms, which suggest an organic cause.