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
What is the best age for solid food to be introduced into the infant's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. The best age to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet is typically between 4 to 6 months. At this age, the infant's digestive system has matured enough to handle more complex nutrients, and they have likely lost the extrusion reflex, making swallowing easier. It is an important transition period for introducing new foods.
Question 3 of 5
Enthesitis-Related Arthritis (ERA) is a subtype of rheumatic disease that falls in the juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) category. The clinical feature that is highly suggestive of ERA is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetrical enthesitis is a hallmark of ERA.
Question 4 of 5
Approximately 80% of all asthmatic patients report disease onset prior to the age of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most cases of asthma develop before age 6, highlighting early-life exposures and genetic predisposition as key factors in disease onset.
Question 5 of 5
Reactions to stinging and biting insects may cause
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Systemic reactions to stings or bites are often due to immediate hypersensitivity mediated by IgE. This can lead to anaphylaxis, requiring prompt medical intervention such as epinephrine administration.