ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a feature of early (compensated) shock:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock before hypotension or altered consciousness occurs.
Question 2 of 5
A -week-old, A-positive, African-American former -week’s-gestational-age infant was born to an O-positive mother and experienced hyperbilirubinemia requiring days of phototherapy on the newborn nursery after birth The infant appears apathetic and demonstrates pallor, a grade /6 systolic ejection murmur, and a heart rate of 7 The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continued hemolysis due to ABO incompatibility can lead to anemia, jaundice, and cardiac symptoms
Question 3 of 5
The drug that is LEAST effective for the treatment of chronic renal disease occurring in 1-2% of children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone alone may be less effective for severe renal involvement.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following causes hyperkalemia with K+ excess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia due to aldosterone deficiency, leading to reduced renal potassium excretion.
Question 5 of 5
A child has just been intubated due to cardiopulmonary arrest. Air entry is unequal on both sides of the chest. What should be done urgently?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unequal air entry suggests mainstem bronchial intubation. Pulling the tube back 1 cm and reassessing ensures proper placement and adequate ventilation.