ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Flashcards Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are asked to explain breath-holding spells concept to a staff nurse during morning rounds. Of the following, the BEST statement is that it is a/an
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Breath-holding spells are often triggered by emotional reactions such as frustration or anger.
Question 2 of 5
Kawasaki disease most commonly occurs in children of which age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kawasaki disease predominantly affects children aged 1-5 years and is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
Question 3 of 5
In surviving drowning patients, expecting brain damage can occur within:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain damage from drowning typically begins after 4-6 minutes of submersion, with significant damage occurring by 30 minutes due to anoxic injury and cerebral hypoxia.
Question 4 of 5
All of the following are problems of an infant of a diabetic mother (class B) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intrauterine growth retardation is uncommon in infants of diabetic mothers
Question 5 of 5
During cardiopulmonary resuscitation of an infant, how should chest compressions be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For infants, CPR should be performed using two fingers in single rescuer situations or with the two-thumb encircling technique in two-rescuer scenarios.