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
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 3 of 5
Recurrent coughing and wheezing occurs in 35% of preschool-age children. Those who continue to have persistent asthma into later childhood are approximately
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About one-third of preschool children with recurrent wheezing develop persistent asthma, especially those with risk factors like atopy and family history.
Question 4 of 5
Which is not a common cause of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice is not a common cause of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, unlike milk, soy, wheat, and eggs.
Question 5 of 5
The most commonly affected part of the GIT by tuberculosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intestinal tuberculosis commonly affects the ileocecal region due to its high lymphoid tissue concentration and slow transit time.