ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing vertical transmission of HIV from mother to infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly reduces vertical HIV transmission by lowering maternal viral load. Additional measures like neonatal zidovudine and avoiding breastfeeding further reduce transmission risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a common feature of Still's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Still's disease is characterized by fever, rash, and arthritis, making 'All of the above' the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following is not among causes of microcytic hypochromic anemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hereditary spherocytosis causes normocytic anemia due to membrane defects, not microcytosis. Microcytic hypochromic anemia results from reduced hemoglobin synthesis, as seen in thalassemia and iron deficiency anemia.
Question 4 of 5
Wide fixed splitting of the second heart sound is an auscultatory finding in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASD causes increased right heart volume, leading to fixed splitting of the second heart sound irrespective of respiration.
Question 5 of 5
The following actions may help reduce the likelihood of asthma development EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits, evidence does not strongly support prolonged breastfeeding beyond 4 months as a preventive factor for asthma development.