ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breastfeeding actually reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), while sleeping on the stomach, smoking, overheating, and prematurity increase the risk.
Question 2 of 5
Rheumatoid factor (RF) positivity in individuals with extra-articular manifestations is almost exclusively occur in RF-positive polyarthritis characterized by aggressive manifestation that is almost exclusively occurs in symmetrical arthritis of both upper and lower extremities. Which of the following is NOT correlated with ANA positivity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age and gender are strongly correlated with ANA positivity, while uveitis is a common extra-articular manifestation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of mixed connective tissue disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixed connective tissue disease is characterized by Raynaud's phenomenon, joint pain, and lung involvement, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Initial management of the acute asthma exacerbation includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations includes oxygen, nebulized β2 agonists (albuterol), and systemic corticosteroids. Aminophylline and magnesium sulfate are reserved for severe, refractory cases.
Question 5 of 5
Atypical bacterial pneumonia is more likely to occur in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumoniae, is more common in school-aged children. It presents with dry cough, mild fever, and extrapulmonary manifestations such as rash or hemolysis.