ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not a common cause of allergic fungal sinusitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candida is not a common cause of allergic fungal sinusitis, unlike Aspergillus, Alternaria, Cladosporium, and Penicillium.
Question 2 of 5
Surgical repair of umbilical hernia is advised in the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Umbilical hernias appearing before 6 months of age often resolve spontaneously and do not require surgical intervention unless complications arise.
Question 3 of 5
Bronchodilator response to an inhaled B-agonist (e.g., albuterol) is greater in asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic persons. The rate of improvement in FEV1 consistent with asthma is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An improvement in FEV1 of more than 15% after bronchodilator administration is a strong indicator of asthma.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following is FALSE in the chest radiograph of transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TTN typically shows fluid in fissures and prominent vascular markings but not a diffuse reticulogranular pattern, which is more characteristic of RDS. The other options are true for TTN.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn presents with respiratory distress, scaphoid abdomen, and decreased breath sounds on the left. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) presents with respiratory distress, a scaphoid abdomen due to abdominal contents herniating into the thorax, and decreased breath sounds. It requires urgent intervention to prevent pulmonary hypoplasia complications.