ATI CMS Nursing Exam 5 2026
Which of the following diseases, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, is a lower
airway disease and occurs MOST often in children between two months and two
years of age? - Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an acute viral lower airway disease that occurs most commonly in
children between two months and two years of age. The virus (usually respiratory
syncytial virus, or RSV) causes cell death and increased mucus secretion in the
lower airways, along with lower airway edema.
In , the presence of two defective genes, one inherited from
each parent, results in the production of extremely viscous mucous. - cystic fibrosis
(CF)
Which of the following viruses causes bronchiolitis in the pediatric population? -
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
An infant has just experienced an episode where he became pale and limp and
started gagging. By the time responders arrive on scene, he has regained color and
normal function. What do you suspect the infant experienced? - Apparent life-
threatening event
Which of the following is a common cause of seizures in children? - fever
Which of the following may be seen in pediatric patients who are attempting to create
positive end expiratory pressure when they are experiencing respiratory distress? -
Grunting
Which anatomical structure listed below is MOST commonly injured in the pediatric
patient? - head
What is the MOST common cause of cardiac arrest in the pediatric patient? -
hypoxia
When caring for a sick or injured child, what must you do to maintain trust from the
caregiver and properly care for the child? - Remain calm and in control.
You are caring for a two-year-old child who is in respiratory distress. Which of the
following is a step that you can take to help relieve the stress of the caregiver? -
Allow her to actively participate with the care of the child.
Which of the following will increase a parent's distress when caring for her sick child?
- Separating the child from her
Which of the following is MOST appropriate when dealing with the caregiver of a sick
child? - Including the caregiver in the treatment plan
What is the narrowest point of the pediatric patient's airway? - Cricoid ring
, Why are toddlers and preschoolers more vulnerable to communicable diseases? -
Decreased levels of maternal antibodies and increased exposure to more people
You are caring for a three-month-old infant with a history of an upper respiratory
virus. Which assessment finding that is specific to pediatric patients would alert the
AEMT to respiratory distress? - grunting
Which age group has increased rates of suicide and depression? - Adolescents
You are caring for a child who is three years old. He requires supplemental oxygen.
What is a step that you can take to reduce his anxiety about the application of a
facemask to provide oxygen? - Demonstrate assessment and treatment techniques
on a doll before you continue.
While assessing a three-month-old infant, you need to check his pulse. What site
would be the MOST appropriate site to check his pulse? - brachial
You need to assess a school-age child in the groin area. What special consideration
do you need to make for a child of this age to increase cooperation? - Make sure the
patient has privacy and only uncover the area you need to assess.
What would be the MOST appropriate method of delivering supplemental oxygen for
a six-month-old infant? - employ blow by o2
Which of the following signs should increase your suspicion of hypoperfusion in an
infant? - Lack of tears when crying
The expected respiratory rate for a healthy infant is breaths per minute. -
25 to 40
While assessing a four-year-old child, you find a capillary refill time of five seconds.
You should suspect: - decompensated shock.
You should suspect emerging shock in a school-age child once the heart rate is
greater than: - 120 bpm
You should consider the heart rate of a four-year-old patient to be abnormally slow
beginning at a rate less than beats per minute. - 80
Normal capillary refill time in an infant or toddler is: - less than 2 secs
A 10-year-old child's respiratory rate should be considered abnormally fast beginning
at a rate of greater than per minute. - 30
Which vital sign in the adolescent would be considered abnormal? - Systolic blood
pressure of 80 mmHg
Which of the following should you use as part of the scene size-up when responding
to a pediatric patient in order to develop a general impression? - pediatric
assessment triangle
Which of the following diseases, also known as respiratory syncytial virus, is a lower
airway disease and occurs MOST often in children between two months and two
years of age? - Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an acute viral lower airway disease that occurs most commonly in
children between two months and two years of age. The virus (usually respiratory
syncytial virus, or RSV) causes cell death and increased mucus secretion in the
lower airways, along with lower airway edema.
In , the presence of two defective genes, one inherited from
each parent, results in the production of extremely viscous mucous. - cystic fibrosis
(CF)
Which of the following viruses causes bronchiolitis in the pediatric population? -
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
An infant has just experienced an episode where he became pale and limp and
started gagging. By the time responders arrive on scene, he has regained color and
normal function. What do you suspect the infant experienced? - Apparent life-
threatening event
Which of the following is a common cause of seizures in children? - fever
Which of the following may be seen in pediatric patients who are attempting to create
positive end expiratory pressure when they are experiencing respiratory distress? -
Grunting
Which anatomical structure listed below is MOST commonly injured in the pediatric
patient? - head
What is the MOST common cause of cardiac arrest in the pediatric patient? -
hypoxia
When caring for a sick or injured child, what must you do to maintain trust from the
caregiver and properly care for the child? - Remain calm and in control.
You are caring for a two-year-old child who is in respiratory distress. Which of the
following is a step that you can take to help relieve the stress of the caregiver? -
Allow her to actively participate with the care of the child.
Which of the following will increase a parent's distress when caring for her sick child?
- Separating the child from her
Which of the following is MOST appropriate when dealing with the caregiver of a sick
child? - Including the caregiver in the treatment plan
What is the narrowest point of the pediatric patient's airway? - Cricoid ring
, Why are toddlers and preschoolers more vulnerable to communicable diseases? -
Decreased levels of maternal antibodies and increased exposure to more people
You are caring for a three-month-old infant with a history of an upper respiratory
virus. Which assessment finding that is specific to pediatric patients would alert the
AEMT to respiratory distress? - grunting
Which age group has increased rates of suicide and depression? - Adolescents
You are caring for a child who is three years old. He requires supplemental oxygen.
What is a step that you can take to reduce his anxiety about the application of a
facemask to provide oxygen? - Demonstrate assessment and treatment techniques
on a doll before you continue.
While assessing a three-month-old infant, you need to check his pulse. What site
would be the MOST appropriate site to check his pulse? - brachial
You need to assess a school-age child in the groin area. What special consideration
do you need to make for a child of this age to increase cooperation? - Make sure the
patient has privacy and only uncover the area you need to assess.
What would be the MOST appropriate method of delivering supplemental oxygen for
a six-month-old infant? - employ blow by o2
Which of the following signs should increase your suspicion of hypoperfusion in an
infant? - Lack of tears when crying
The expected respiratory rate for a healthy infant is breaths per minute. -
25 to 40
While assessing a four-year-old child, you find a capillary refill time of five seconds.
You should suspect: - decompensated shock.
You should suspect emerging shock in a school-age child once the heart rate is
greater than: - 120 bpm
You should consider the heart rate of a four-year-old patient to be abnormally slow
beginning at a rate less than beats per minute. - 80
Normal capillary refill time in an infant or toddler is: - less than 2 secs
A 10-year-old child's respiratory rate should be considered abnormally fast beginning
at a rate of greater than per minute. - 30
Which vital sign in the adolescent would be considered abnormal? - Systolic blood
pressure of 80 mmHg
Which of the following should you use as part of the scene size-up when responding
to a pediatric patient in order to develop a general impression? - pediatric
assessment triangle
