ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an early manifestation of hypoxemia in young infants?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Irritability is an early sign of hypoxemia, while cyanosis and bradycardia are late findings.
Question 2 of 5
In a child with failure to thrive, the indications for hospitalization include severe malnutrition or failure of outpatient management. The period after which the child needs hospitalization, if he has not been responded to outpatient management, is about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If outpatient management fails, hospitalization is indicated within 4 weeks to address nutritional and developmental concerns promptly.
Question 3 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can cause cerebral edema. The recommended safe correction rate is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST reliable diagnostic modality for detection of venom-specific IgE is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin testing remains the most reliable method for detecting venom-specific IgE, as it directly assesses cutaneous hypersensitivity responses and is more sensitive than in vitro assays.
Question 5 of 5
A 15-year-old with a history of seasonal hay fever now also has itchy eyes, profuse tearing, and reddened and edematous conjunctivae... Which treatment option is effective for the ocular symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed treatments are effective for managing ocular allergy symptoms, depending on severity.