ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding acute epiglottitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute epiglottitis presents with high fever, drooling, and airway obstruction, often requiring emergency care.
Question 2 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The safe correction rate for hypernatremia is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours to prevent cerebral edema caused by rapid osmotic shifts.
Question 3 of 5
The risk of developing infective endocarditis is the least in a patient with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Large atrial septal defects do not cause turbulent flow near valves or endocardial surfaces, making them less prone to infective endocarditis compared to other defects like VSD, which promote bacterial seeding.
Question 4 of 5
Reticulocytic count is expected to be low in one of the following conditions:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia results from bone marrow failure, leading to a reduced reticulocyte count, unlike hemolytic conditions where reticulocytes are increased.
Question 5 of 5
During basic life support of a 10-year-old child:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The encircling technique provides effective chest compressions in infants and children. It involves using both thumbs while the hands encircle the chest, ensuring better compression depth and recoil.