ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements about basic life support measures is FALSE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For trauma patients, the jaw thrust (not chin lift) is the preferred airway maneuver to avoid cervical spine movement and further injury.
Question 2 of 5
One of the following statements is false about acute leukemia:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy is rarely used in leukemia treatment, except in CNS prophylaxis or specific cases.
Question 3 of 5
You are following a 6-year-old boy with autism, he is under structured psychosocial behavioral training program, there is frequent complains of aggression and self-injurious behavior. Of the following, the BEST medication to control his behavior is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone is often used to manage aggression and self-injurious behavior in children with autism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a feature of early (compensated) shock:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism in shock before hypotension or altered consciousness occurs.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the condition which is associated with polyhydramnios is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intestinal pseudo-obstruction can lead to polyhydramnios due to impaired fetal swallowing and gastrointestinal motility. The other conditions are not typically associated with excess amniotic fluid.