ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tumor lysis syndrome releases large amounts of potassium due to rapid cell breakdown, leading to hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl was brought to the ED with altered mental status. Kernig and Brudzinski signs were present. CSF shows: WBCs 1500/ul (80% neutrophils), Sugar 20 mg/dl, Protein 400 mg/dl, Positive Gram stain. You would interpret the CSF as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis presents with high WBCs (neutrophils), low glucose, and high protein in CSF. Gram stain confirms bacterial presence.
Question 3 of 5
All the following are common features of postinfectious arthritis or reactive arthritis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spondyloarthritis is not a causative agent but a related condition.
Question 4 of 5
Direct-reacting hyperbilirubinemia on the th day of life suggest all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gilbert disease typically presents later in life and does not cause significant direct hyperbilirubinemia
Question 5 of 5
Unpredictable drug reactions include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic reactions are unpredictable and not dose-dependent, unlike drug toxicity and interactions.