ATI PN PEDIATRICS PRACTICE EXAM 1
WITH NGN () QUESTIONS
AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |GUARANTEED PASS
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of respiratory distress in
infants?
a) Asthma
b) Bronchiolitis
c) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
d) Pneumonia
RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and respiratory distress in infants.
2. At what age should solid foods be introduced to an infant?
a) 1 month
b) 4 to 6 months
c) 2 months
d) 9 months
, Introducing solids before 4 months can increase risk of allergies and
digestive problems.
3. Which vaccine is contraindicated in a child who is allergic to eggs?
a) MMR
b) Influenza (injectable)
c) Varicella
d) DTaP
The injectable influenza vaccine is typically contraindicated for severe egg
allergy.
4. A child with acute otitis media is prescribed amoxicillin. What instruction
should the nurse give to the parent?
a) Stop medication when fever subsides
b) Give medication on an empty stomach
c) Complete the full course of antibiotics
d) Use ear drops as well
Completing the full course ensures eradication of infection and prevents
resistance.
5. What is the earliest sign of dehydration in an infant?
a) Sunken fontanel
b) Dry mucous membranes
c) Decreased urine output
, d) Tachycardia
Infants show decreased urine output before other signs as hydration
status worsens.
6. Which of the following is a normal heart rate for a toddler?
a) 60-90 bpm
b) 70-100 bpm
c) 80-130 bpm
d) 120-160 bpm
Toddlers typically have a heart rate between 80 and 130 beats per
minute.
7. What is the priority nursing intervention for a child experiencing a seizure?
a) Administer anticonvulsants
b) Maintain airway patency
c) Record seizure duration
d) Restrain movements
Ensuring airway patency prevents hypoxia and aspiration during seizures.
8. Which disease requires droplet precautions?
a) Varicella
b) Pertussis
c) Tuberculosis
WITH NGN () QUESTIONS
AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES |GUARANTEED PASS
1. Which of the following is the most common cause of respiratory distress in
infants?
a) Asthma
b) Bronchiolitis
c) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
d) Pneumonia
RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and respiratory distress in infants.
2. At what age should solid foods be introduced to an infant?
a) 1 month
b) 4 to 6 months
c) 2 months
d) 9 months
, Introducing solids before 4 months can increase risk of allergies and
digestive problems.
3. Which vaccine is contraindicated in a child who is allergic to eggs?
a) MMR
b) Influenza (injectable)
c) Varicella
d) DTaP
The injectable influenza vaccine is typically contraindicated for severe egg
allergy.
4. A child with acute otitis media is prescribed amoxicillin. What instruction
should the nurse give to the parent?
a) Stop medication when fever subsides
b) Give medication on an empty stomach
c) Complete the full course of antibiotics
d) Use ear drops as well
Completing the full course ensures eradication of infection and prevents
resistance.
5. What is the earliest sign of dehydration in an infant?
a) Sunken fontanel
b) Dry mucous membranes
c) Decreased urine output
, d) Tachycardia
Infants show decreased urine output before other signs as hydration
status worsens.
6. Which of the following is a normal heart rate for a toddler?
a) 60-90 bpm
b) 70-100 bpm
c) 80-130 bpm
d) 120-160 bpm
Toddlers typically have a heart rate between 80 and 130 beats per
minute.
7. What is the priority nursing intervention for a child experiencing a seizure?
a) Administer anticonvulsants
b) Maintain airway patency
c) Record seizure duration
d) Restrain movements
Ensuring airway patency prevents hypoxia and aspiration during seizures.
8. Which disease requires droplet precautions?
a) Varicella
b) Pertussis
c) Tuberculosis
