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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month-old infant presents with failure to thrive and hepatosplenomegaly. Labs show elevated triglycerides and uric acid. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Niemann-Pick disease features failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, and lipid abnormalities, per NORD. A, C-E have distinct profiles.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are considered signs of respiratory distress in the newborn?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal flaring B is a sign of respiratory distress, per document p5, 2.
Question 3 of 5
The following statement is not true about lung function abnormalities in asthma:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A is false; asthma typically shows >20% peak flow variation (ATS). B-E are true asthma features.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-week-old infant presents with jaundice and poor feeding. Labs show direct bilirubin of 5 mg/dL. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal ultrasound evaluates conjugated hyperbilirubinemia (direct bilirubin >2 mg/dL) for biliary atresia, per AAP. A, D-E are for indirect jaundice, B is invasive.
Question 5 of 5
The following statement is not true about child abuse:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Choice C is false; an emergency court order is indicated if parents refuse hospitalization in suspected abuse with safety risks (AAP). All other statements (A, B, D, E) are true per abuse protocols.