ATI RN
Pediatric Nurse Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are meeting parents of a -year-old boy who has normal developmental milestone and social interaction; they have older child with autism; they have a concern about having this young kid with autism as well. You state that most children with autism have clinical manifestations by the age of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of autism typically emerge by the second or third year of life, though earlier detection is possible.
Question 2 of 5
In Basic Life Support, immobilize the cervical spine:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cervical spine immobilization is crucial in cases of suspected spinal cord injury to prevent further neurological damage.
Question 3 of 5
Chronic uveitis is one of the extraarticular manifestations of various subtypes of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. All the following are risk factors for the development of uveitis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severity of arthritis is not a direct risk factor for uveitis development.
Question 4 of 5
Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having six teeth at 6 months of age is earlier than expected, as most infants typically have two teeth at this age.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is most at risk for developing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAS can lead to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), as meconium aspiration causes airway obstruction, inflammation, and increased pulmonary vascular resistance, impairing oxygenation.