ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of non-cardiac neonatal arrhythmia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoxia is the most common cause of non-cardiac neonatal arrhythmias, as it can lead to disturbances in the electrical conduction system of the heart, particularly in newborns with respiratory distress.
Question 2 of 5
In drowning, what is the most urgent immediate line of management at the scene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rescue breathing should be prioritized in drowning cases to restore oxygenation before considering other interventions.
Question 3 of 5
False positive tuberculin test may be present in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exposure to non-tuberculous mycobacteria can cause cross-reactivity in the tuberculin test, leading to a false-positive result.
Question 4 of 5
Causes of hormonal rhinitis include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise does not contribute to hormonal rhinitis, which is typically associated with hormonal imbalances from conditions such as pregnancy, thyroid dysfunction, or systemic diseases.
Question 5 of 5
A 1.5-month-old girl, the first child of unrelated parents was referred to our hospital with icterus and edema. She is exclusively breast-fed, she had acholic stools. She was hospitalized for further evaluation. The baby's blood group is A +ve, the mother's blood group is O +ve. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonatal cholestasis is characterized by prolonged jaundice, acholic stools, and direct hyperbilirubinemia. Causes include biliary atresia, metabolic disorders, and genetic syndromes. ABO incompatibility typically causes hemolysis and indirect hyperbilirubinemia, not acholic stools.