ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following peripheral manifestations is a painful lesion in infective endocarditis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osler's nodes are painful, tender nodules found on fingers and toes, caused by immune complex deposition in infective endocarditis.
Question 2 of 5
The following are predisposing factors for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anemia is not a predisposing factor for PPHN. The other conditions are known risk factors for PPHN.
Question 3 of 5
The most commonly affected part of the GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal tuberculosis commonly affects the ileocecal region due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and slow transit time.
Question 4 of 5
Dilutional hyponatremia is present in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilutional hyponatremia occurs when there is excessive water retention relative to sodium. Conditions like heart failure cause fluid overload, leading to a dilution of serum sodium.
Question 5 of 5
In treatment of hypernatremia, the maximum accepted rate of drop of serum sodium per 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid correction of hypernatremia can cause cerebral edema. The recommended safe correction rate is no more than 12 mmol/L per 24 hours.