ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a feature of early (compensated) shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is the earliest sign of compensated shock as the body attempts to maintain perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following causes of anemia is associated with macrocytosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid deficiency causes macrocytic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis, leading to the production of large, immature red blood cells.
Question 3 of 5
A 1-year-old child (10 kg) presents with urticaria and wheeze after eating peanut butter. What is the correct management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For anaphylaxis, intramuscular (IM) adrenaline at 0.01 mg/kg (1:1000) is the recommended treatment, equating to 0.1 mL for a 10 kg child.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a feature of early (compensated) shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is the earliest sign of compensated shock as the body attempts to maintain perfusion.
Question 5 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.