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
All the following factors can amplify anaphylaxis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaccination does not amplify anaphylaxis, while infections, stress, and physical activity can increase susceptibility.
Question 3 of 5
The most commonly affected part of the GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal tuberculosis commonly affects the ileocecal region due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and slow transit time.
Question 4 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can cause cerebral edema. The recommended safe correction rate is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following causes normal anion gap metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis causes normal anion gap acidosis because it results from impaired renal acid excretion rather than accumulation of organic acids.