ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a likely cause of metabolic acidosis with a large anion gap?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salicylate poisoning leads to metabolic acidosis with a high anion gap due to the accumulation of organic acids, including lactate and ketoacids. It initially causes respiratory alkalosis, followed by metabolic acidosis.
Question 2 of 5
The appropriate therapy of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
Question 3 of 5
A 7-year-old child brought by his father to your clinic often expresses fear of being injured by a car accident during transport to school. He expresses this fear to teachers and parents. Of the following, the TRUE description of his reaction is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separation anxiety involves excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures, which fits the scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Generalized edema may be seen in the neonatal period with the following conditions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turner syndrome typically presents with lymphedema rather than generalized edema. Hydrops fetalis, congenital nephrosis, and Hurler syndrome are all associated with significant fluid retention and generalized edema.
Question 5 of 5
Features suggestive of minor manifestation of acute rheumatic fever include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minor criteria include arthralgia (joint pain without objective findings), fever, elevated acute phase reactants, and prolonged PR interval on ECG.