ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following congenital heart disease is associated with heart failure in newborn:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe coarctation of the aorta leads to heart failure in newborns due to obstructed systemic blood flow and increased left ventricular workload.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn presents with excessive oral secretions and choking during the first feeding. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Esophageal atresia with or without tracheoesophageal fistula presents with excessive oral secretions, choking, and difficulty feeding due to a disconnected or abnormal esophagus. Diagnosis is confirmed with a nasogastric tube X-ray.
Question 3 of 5
A normal platelet count with prolonged bleeding time is seen in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Von Willebrand disease causes prolonged bleeding time despite normal platelet count due to defective platelet adhesion from a deficiency in von Willebrand factor.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding rumination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rumination is not seen exclusively in infants and those with intellectual disability; it can occur in other populations as well.
Question 5 of 5
What is an anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The anion gap is calculated as (Na⺠- [Clâ» + HCO₃â»]) and represents unmeasured anions in plasma. It helps differentiate metabolic acidosis causes, with high values suggesting lactic acidosis or toxin ingestion.