ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of mixed connective tissue disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixed connective tissue disease is characterized by Raynaud's phenomenon, joint pain, and lung involvement, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old infant is known to have heart disease & is noted to be cyanosed. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tricuspid atresia leads to severe cyanosis due to lack of right atrioventricular connection, necessitating a right-to-left shunt for survival. It presents early with cyanosis and hypoxia requiring urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding Wilson's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder with defective copper excretion, leading to low ceruloplasmin and copper accumulation.
Question 4 of 5
A 5-year-old is noted by the parents to snore at night. The child has also had problems staying awake in preschool and has had behavioral problems. The father also snores. Physical examination of the child reveals large, pink, nonexudative tonsils. The most appropriate next step is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polysomnography is essential for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, especially given the child's symptoms of snoring, daytime sleepiness, and enlarged tonsils.
Question 5 of 5
The following factors are associated with decreased risk of significant jaundice EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male gender is associated with an increased risk of jaundice, not a decreased risk. The other factors are associated with lower risk.