ATI RN
Pediatric Nursing Exam Preparation Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are following a 6-year-old boy with autism, he is under structured psychosocial behavioral training program, there is frequent complains of aggression and self-injurious behavior. Of the following, the BEST medication to control his behavior is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone is often used to manage aggression and self-injurious behavior in children with autism.
Question 2 of 5
In a child with failure to thrive, the indications for hospitalization include severe malnutrition or failure of outpatient management. The period after which the child needs hospitalization, if he has not been responded to outpatient management, is about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If outpatient management fails, hospitalization is indicated within 4 weeks to address nutritional and developmental concerns promptly.
Question 3 of 5
One of the following can cause thrombocytopenia with decreased megakaryocytes in bone marrow:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aplastic anemia leads to a decrease in all blood cell lines, including megakaryocytes, unlike ITP and DIC, where platelet destruction occurs peripherally.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old with a history of seasonal hay fever now also has itchy eyes, profuse tearing, and reddened and edematous conjunctivae... Which treatment option is effective for the ocular symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed treatments are effective for managing ocular allergy symptoms, depending on severity.
Question 5 of 5
The percentage of mental illnesses encountered at least once during childhood is about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 20%. Studies indicate that approximately 20% of children experience mental health issues at some point during their childhood.