ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a major risk factor for intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in preterm infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IVH is most common in preterm infants due to fragile germinal matrix vessels that rupture with fluctuating cerebral blood flow. The risk is highest in neonates born before 32 weeks of gestation.
Question 2 of 5
The most common congenital cyanotic heart disease in newborn is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: D-Transposition of the great arteries is the most common congenital cyanotic heart defect in neonates. It presents with severe cyanosis and requires early intervention to establish adequate mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Question 3 of 5
In pediatric basic life support, the rescuer resuscitates the collapsed child by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate activation of basic life support is crucial for increasing survival chances in pediatric emergencies.
Question 4 of 5
Manifestation of the initial attack of rheumatic fever with carditis may include all Except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatic fever with carditis often presents with tachycardia, pericardial rub, and heart failure. A harsh systolic murmur at the second right intercostal space is more suggestive of aortic stenosis rather than rheumatic carditis.
Question 5 of 5
One of the following statements is TRUE regarding skin tests in identifying food allergies in patients with atopic dermatitis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin prick tests and specific IgE tests can help identify relevant allergens.