ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which manifestations are expected in the early stages of acute hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The early (anicteric) phase of hepatitis is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and malaise.
Question 2 of 5
Postinfectious arthritis describes arthritis that occurs after infectious illnesses, mainly viruses. Of the following, rubella the LEAST likely causative viral infection is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epstein-Barr virus is less commonly associated with postinfectious arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is TRUE regarding hepatitis A virus
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, commonly through contaminated food or water, and has only one serotype.
Question 4 of 5
Management of hypercalcemia includes all of the following actions except administration of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While furosemide can increase calcium excretion through the kidneys, it may also exacerbate volume depletion and potentially lead to further increase in serum calcium levels. Therefore, administration of furosemide without proper saline or fluid replacement should be avoided in the management of hypercalcemia. The other options mentioned, such as giving fluids to dilute calcium levels, using inorganic phosphate salts, and providing intravenous phosphate therapy, are all appropriate measures in treating hypercalcemia.
Question 5 of 5
A term infant is born with Apgar scores of 5 at minute and 7 at 5 minutes The infant has a heart rate of 7 and demonstrates pallor with hepatosplenomegaly A Coombs test on maternal blood yields positive results The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythroblastosis fetalis is caused by Rh incompatibility, leading to hemolysis, anemia, and hepatosplenomegaly