ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not a common cause of adverse food reactions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food aversion is a psychological reaction, not a common cause of adverse food reactions.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding physical abuse, the physical signs in abused children (as bite marks) may be found in up to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bite marks are relatively rare, occurring in only about 5% of physically abused children. Higher percentages would include broader categories of abuse indicators.
Question 3 of 5
The best choice of antibiotic in treating localized impetiginous lesions in patients with atopic dermatitis is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Topical mupirocin is effective against Staphylococcus aureus a common pathogen in impetigo.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following metabolic abnormalities may be associated with tumor lysis syndrome:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome results from rapid tumor cell breakdown, leading to hyperkalemia due to massive potassium release from lysed cells.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following signs is characteristic of poliomyelitis paralysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poliomyelitis causes asymmetric, flaccid motor paralysis without sensory loss, as it primarily affects anterior horn cells.