ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia due to aldosterone deficiency, leading to reduced renal potassium excretion.
Question 2 of 5
The following are predisposing factors for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anemia is not a predisposing factor for PPHN. The other conditions are known risk factors for PPHN.
Question 3 of 5
Intracranial calcification may be a feature of one of the following transplacental infections
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rubella is strongly associated with intracranial calcifications in affected infants. Other infections like cytomegalovirus and syphilis may also cause calcifications but are less characteristic.
Question 4 of 5
Majority of innocent murmur timing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Innocent murmurs are typically ejection systolic, occurring during ventricular contraction and are usually benign.
Question 5 of 5
In the emergency department, the patient may be discharged to home if there is symptomatic improvement, normal physical findings, PEF >70% of predicted or personal best, and oxygen saturation >92% in room air for 4 hr. Of the following, the MOST likely discharge medication used is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhaled beta-agonists for symptom relief and a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation are standard discharge medications for asthma exacerbations.