ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following vitamin deficiencies often accompanies severe atopic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency is linked to immune dysfunction and worsened atopic dermatitis.
Question 2 of 9
Somatoform disorders, as part of psychosomatic illness, include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation. Asthma has a clear physiological basis and is not considered a somatoform disorder.
Question 3 of 9
Evaluation for pubertal delay in females should be done if she lacks any pubertal signs by the age of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pubertal delay in females is suspected if no signs of puberty appear by age 13.
Question 4 of 9
A 4-year-old girl recently diagnosed with persistent oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); she has 3 involved joints including left elbow; right knee, right ankle. Antinuclear antigen (ANA) is significantly positive. The MOST important regular examination of locomotor system step in the management this girl is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slit-lamp examination is crucial as ANA-positive patients are at risk for asymptomatic uveitis.
Question 5 of 9
The predominant cause of low-birthweight births in America is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prematurity is the leading cause of low birthweight in the United States
Question 6 of 9
Specific antivenoms (AV) are available for many venomous creatures of the world, particularly snakes, spiders, and scorpions. All the following about antivenoms are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AV should be given systemically, not locally at the bite site.
Question 7 of 9
In case of pulseless ventricular tachycardia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For pulseless ventricular tachycardia, initial defibrillation with 4J/kg is recommended for effective resuscitation.
Question 8 of 9
All the following can cause metabolic acidosis with high anion gap Except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.
Question 9 of 9
The exact time of appearance of skin elevated temperature in roseola infantum infection is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Roseola infantum (HHV-6) is characterized by high fever for 3-5 days, followed by a sudden rash after fever subsides.