ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is considered a feature suggesting functional abdominal pain in children and adolescents
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Functional abdominal pain, such as irritable bowel syndrome, commonly presents as recurrent periumbilical pain without organic pathology. Red flag symptoms include weight loss, dysphagia, and nocturnal symptoms, which suggest an organic cause.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following is NOT a sign of ACTIVE rheumatic fever:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent joint symptoms without migratory polyarthritis are less indicative of active RF, as RF typically causes transient, migratory joint involvement.
Question 3 of 5
Which is true of cromolyn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cromolyn prevents mast cell degranulation, has no bronchodilator effects, and has a low incidence of adverse effects.
Question 4 of 5
Anaphylactic reactions after a Hymenoptera sting are treated exactly like anaphylaxis from any cause. Of the following, the drug of choice is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis because it rapidly reverses bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, and hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
Conversion reactions are best characterized by
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conversion reactions often have sudden onset, are linked to psychological stressors, and may mimic neurological conditions like pseudoseizures. They typically resolve once the underlying stressor is addressed.