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
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 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl recently diagnosed with persistent oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); she has 3 involved joints including left elbow; right knee, right ankle. Antinuclear antigen (ANA) is significantly positive. The MOST important regular examination of locomotor system step in the management this girl is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slit-lamp examination is crucial as ANA-positive patients are at risk for asymptomatic uveitis.
Question 4 of 5
One of the following is not among causes of normocytic normochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia typically presents as microcytic hypochromic anemia due to reduced hemoglobin production. Normocytic normochromic anemia is seen in conditions like aplastic anemia and hemorrhagic anemia.
Question 5 of 5
In case of pulseless ventricular tachycardia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For pulseless ventricular tachycardia, initial defibrillation with 4J/kg is recommended for effective resuscitation.