ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child in sickle cell crisis needs select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Analgesics A, fluids C, warmth D I, III, IV manage crisis, per document p16, 6.
Question 2 of 5
A 7-month-old has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis. The priority goal of the infant's care is to prevent which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance (
C) is the priority in gastroenteritis due to dehydration risk. Nutrition (
A), skin (
B), and malabsorption (
D) are secondary. Document: 'The priority goal… is preventing fluid and electrolyte imbalance.'
Question 3 of 5
A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue thrusting. Labs show elevated ammonia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea cycle disorder causes hypotonia and hyperammonemia, per NORD. A, C-E lack ammonia elevation.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with a rash on the cheeks and joint pain. Labs show positive ANA and anti-dsDNA. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SLE fits rash, joint pain, and positive ANA/anti-dsDNA, per ACR. A, C-E lack serology.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting. Labs show hypochloremic alkalosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting and hypochloremic alkalosis, per AAP. A, C-E differ.