ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which score range is regarded as serious according to the assessment of seriousness of adolescent drug abuse score?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scores between 13-18 indicate a serious level of drug abuse requiring intervention.
Question 2 of 9
What is a benefit of renewable energy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels.
Question 3 of 9
Delayed/Late reaction to stinging venom may precipitate all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Late-phase reactions to venom include serum sickness, vasculitis, nephrotic syndrome, and hemolytic anemia, but encephalopathy is not a common delayed reaction to venom exposure.
Question 4 of 9
The appropriate therapy of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adenotonsillectomy is the first-line treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
Question 5 of 9
A child with a seizure disorder is having recurrent seizures. She is currently arousable and is spontaneously breathing but has gurgling upper airway sounds. Appropriate measures would include all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oropharyngeal airway should not be inserted in a conscious patient, as it can trigger gagging and further airway obstruction.
Question 6 of 9
A preterm neonate has a sudden onset of abdominal distension, bloody stools, and feeding intolerance. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition in preterm infants characterized by intestinal inflammation, leading to distension, bloody stools, and potential perforation. Risk factors include prematurity and enteral feeds.
Question 7 of 9
One of the following monitors asthma and airway inflammation directly
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exhaled nitric oxide analysis directly measures airway inflammation, making it a useful tool in asthma management.
Question 8 of 9
Approximately how many youths who complete suicide have a preexisting psychiatric illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Research indicates that approximately 90% of youths who complete suicide have an underlying psychiatric illness, highlighting the critical link between mental health and suicide risk.
Question 9 of 9
The ideal rate of chest compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in infants is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended chest compression rate for infants during CPR is at least 100-120 per minute to ensure effective circulation.