ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following behaviors indicates that an infant has developed object permanence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the first 6 months of life, infants believe that objects exist only as long as they can see them. When infants
Question 2 of 5
Jaundice is most likely to be physiologic in a term infant in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiologic jaundice typically appears between and 7 hours after birth and increases by less than 5 mg/dL per day in the first few days
Question 3 of 5
Total body sodium depletion is a feature of which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dilute artificial formula can cause total body sodium depletion, leading to hyponatremia due to excessive water intake without adequate sodium replacement.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-day-old infant presents with severe heart failure, poor perfusion, and a gallop rhythm. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome leads to early heart failure due to an underdeveloped left ventricle and systemic hypoperfusion.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following metabolic conditions is not deemed in the differential diagnosis of atopic dermatitis
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenylketonuria does not typically present with atopic dermatitis-like symptoms.