ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not a sign of moderate to severe airway obstruction that might result from allergic response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dennie lines are not a sign of airway obstruction; they are associated with atopic dermatitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing development and play activities with the parent of a 2-month-old boy. Recommendations should include giving him his first rattle at about what age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is recommended to give a brightly colored toy or rattle to a 2-month-old at around 4 months of age. At this stage, grasping has begun as a deliberate act, and the infant can grasp, hold, and begin shaking objects to produce noise.
Question 3 of 5
Atypical bacterial pneumonia is more likely to occur in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae, is more common in school-aged children. It presents with dry cough, mild fever, and extrapulmonary manifestations such as rash or hemolysis.
Question 4 of 5
Neuroleptic antipsychotic agents produce all of the following unwanted side effects EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuroleptic antipsychotics typically cause extrapyramidal side effects like bradykinesia, hyperthermia (neuroleptic malignant syndrome), tardive dyskinesia, and sedation. Inappropriate ADH secretion is not commonly associated with these medications.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding Wilson's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder with defective copper excretion, leading to low ceruloplasmin and copper accumulation.