ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a cause of obstructive shock?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes obstructive shock by preventing normal venous return to the heart due to increased intrathoracic pressure.
Question 2 of 5
Schizophrenia generally presents in adolescence or early adulthood. However, it may appear in children. Which of the following is true regarding childhood-onset schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Negative symptoms, such as reduced emotional expression and motivation, are more common in childhood-onset schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
The best treatment option for step-6 severe persistent asthma in a 6-year-old boy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 6 treatment for severe persistent asthma includes high-dose inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta-agonists, oral corticosteroids, and biologic agents like omalizumab for severe allergic asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Patient with Mycoplasma pneumonia can have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumonia often presents with severe symptoms but minimal auscultatory findings, leading to an overestimation of disease severity based on symptoms alone. It is known for gradual onset and mild clinical signs.
Question 5 of 5
Hemophilia A is characterized by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemophilia A is due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APPT), while PT and bleeding time remain normal.