ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Certification Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are evaluating a 5-year-old girl who has multiple unexplained physical complaints. Which of the following symptoms is LEAST likely to occur in this age as criteria for this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sexual indifference is less likely to occur in young children due to their limited understanding of sexuality and its implications.
Question 2 of 5
Systemic allergic responses to insects are attributed to IgE antibody response caused primarily by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, hornets, and ants) are the most common cause of systemic allergic reactions due to venom-induced IgE-mediated hypersensitivity, which can lead to severe anaphylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST common hypersensitivity response of the eye is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allergic conjunctivitis is the most frequent hypersensitivity response in the eye, triggered by environmental allergens and mediated by IgE.
Question 4 of 5
Approaching to a child with failure to thrive based on signs and symptoms. Of the following, the MOST common cause behind a child has spitting, vomiting, and food refusal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux is the most common cause of spitting, vomiting, and food refusal in infants and young children. Other conditions are less frequent and typically present with additional specific symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The following factors are associated with decreased risk of significant jaundice EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Male gender is associated with an increased risk of jaundice, not a decreased risk. The other factors are associated with lower risk.