ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Wide fixed splitting of the second heart sound is an auscultatory finding in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASD causes increased right heart volume, leading to fixed splitting of the second heart sound irrespective of respiration.
Question 2 of 5
Which score is used to evaluate the level of consciousness in children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AVPU (Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) scale is a simple and rapid assessment tool for pediatric consciousness levels, widely used in emergency settings.
Question 3 of 5
The BEST treatment for a 5-year-old boy with Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) presenting with acute onset palpable purpura over the lower extremities and buttocks is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supportive measures are usually sufficient for uncomplicated HSP.
Question 4 of 5
Pervasive developmental disorders, also known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), consist of five disorders. The hallmark of these disorders is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired communication and social interaction are core features of ASDs, distinguishing them from other developmental disorders.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing vertical transmission of HIV from mother to infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maternal antiretroviral therapy (ART) significantly reduces vertical HIV transmission by lowering maternal viral load. Additional measures like neonatal zidovudine and avoiding breastfeeding further reduce transmission risk.