(NGN) ATI PEDIATRICS
PRACTICE
EXAM 1
() HIGH YIELD QS
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS
,1. What is the best method to prevent otitis media in infants?
a) Avoid breastfeeding
b) Limit pacifier use after 6 months
c) Keep infant upright during feeding
d) Introduce solid foods early
EXPLANATION: Feeding infants in an upright position reduces the risk of
fluid entering the middle ear.
2. What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
a) Obtain a throat culture
b) Maintain airway patency
c) Administer antipyretics
d) Encourage coughing
EXPLANATION: Epiglottitis is a medical emergency due to potential
airway obstruction; airway maintenance is the priority.
3. A 4-year-old child with asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler
(MDI). What is the best way to ensure effective delivery of the
medication?
a) Use without spacer
, b) Use a spacer with the MDI
c) Administer with a nebulizer only
d) Give orally
EXPLANATION: Using a spacer improves delivery and decreases
oropharyngeal deposition of medication.
4. Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in an infant?
a) Quiet breathing
b) Normal respiratory rate
c) Nasal flaring
d) Sleeping soundly
EXPLANATION: Nasal flaring indicates increased work of breathing and
respiratory distress.
5. Which of the following foods should be avoided in a 1-year-old child
with a history of choking?
a) Soft cooked vegetables
b) Grapes
c) Mashed potatoes
d) Pureed fruits
EXPLANATION: Whole grapes are a choking hazard for toddlers and should
be avoided.
6. A child with Kawasaki disease is at risk for which of the
following complications?
a) Respiratory failure
PRACTICE
EXAM 1
() HIGH YIELD QS
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES
GUARANTEED PASS
,1. What is the best method to prevent otitis media in infants?
a) Avoid breastfeeding
b) Limit pacifier use after 6 months
c) Keep infant upright during feeding
d) Introduce solid foods early
EXPLANATION: Feeding infants in an upright position reduces the risk of
fluid entering the middle ear.
2. What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with epiglottitis?
a) Obtain a throat culture
b) Maintain airway patency
c) Administer antipyretics
d) Encourage coughing
EXPLANATION: Epiglottitis is a medical emergency due to potential
airway obstruction; airway maintenance is the priority.
3. A 4-year-old child with asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler
(MDI). What is the best way to ensure effective delivery of the
medication?
a) Use without spacer
, b) Use a spacer with the MDI
c) Administer with a nebulizer only
d) Give orally
EXPLANATION: Using a spacer improves delivery and decreases
oropharyngeal deposition of medication.
4. Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress in an infant?
a) Quiet breathing
b) Normal respiratory rate
c) Nasal flaring
d) Sleeping soundly
EXPLANATION: Nasal flaring indicates increased work of breathing and
respiratory distress.
5. Which of the following foods should be avoided in a 1-year-old child
with a history of choking?
a) Soft cooked vegetables
b) Grapes
c) Mashed potatoes
d) Pureed fruits
EXPLANATION: Whole grapes are a choking hazard for toddlers and should
be avoided.
6. A child with Kawasaki disease is at risk for which of the
following complications?
a) Respiratory failure
