ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clinical scenarios would most increase your degree of suspicion for bacterial endocarditis in a child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, new cardiac murmur, and splenomegaly strongly suggest bacterial endocarditis, a condition characterized by systemic infection and cardiac involvement.
Question 2 of 5
The commonest cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anaphylactoid purpura, also known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura, is the most common cause of non-thrombocytopenic purpura in children, causing small vessel vasculitis.
Question 3 of 5
Specific antivenoms (AV) are available for many venomous creatures of the world, particularly snakes, spiders, and scorpions. All the following about antivenoms are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AV should be given systemically, not locally at the bite site.
Question 4 of 5
The most common cause of neonatal cholestasis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biliary atresia is the most common cause of neonatal cholestasis. It results from progressive fibrosis and obliteration of the extrahepatic bile ducts, leading to conjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
Question 5 of 5
What test should NOT be included in evaluating a symptomatic toddler for autistic spectrum disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Woods lamp is primarily used for detecting skin conditions and fungal infections, not relevant for diagnosing ASD. Other tests like hearing assessments and brain imaging help rule out alternative causes.