ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not true concerning skin testing for allergic reactivity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive skin test results by intradermal testing do not necessarily correlate better with clinical symptoms than puncture tests.
Question 2 of 5
Sudden onset of hypotension in a very low birthweight (VLBW) infant suggests
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bacterial sepsis is a common cause of sudden hypotension in VLBW infants due to systemic infection and inflammatory response. The other conditions can cause hypotension but are less likely to present suddenly.
Question 3 of 5
The acute effects of radiation therapy (occurring less than 3 months after therapy begins) are usually related to the area of the body being irradiated. Of the following, the MOST severe acute reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral edema is a severe and potentially life-threatening acute reaction to radiation therapy, particularly in brain irradiation. Other effects, though significant, are generally less severe.
Question 4 of 5
If a parent does not appear readily reassured by the diagnosis or treatment plan, one should suspect
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parents who remain unreassured despite explanations may harbor hidden anxieties about their child's health or the proposed interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A 12-year-old presents with sneezing, clear rhinorrhea, and nasal itching... The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The symptoms and physical findings (boggy, pale nasal edema with clear discharge) are classic for allergic rhinitis.