ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis, typically acquired during birth from colonized maternal genital tracts. Prevention includes maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis.
Question 2 of 5
The diagnosis for the child described in Question 5 is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is caused by vitamin K deficiency, leading to severe bleeding and intracranial hemorrhage
Question 3 of 5
The earliest sign of congestive heart failure on chest X-ray is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiomegaly (increased heart size) is often the earliest radiographic sign of congestive heart failure, preceding pulmonary congestion and edema.
Question 4 of 5
All the following are possible cardiac complications at the acute stage of Kawasaki disease (KD) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiogenic shock is more common in later stages of KD.
Question 5 of 5
Children with allergic rhinitis have symptoms of reactive airways disease/asthma in approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About 50% of children with allergic rhinitis also have reactive airway disease or asthma.