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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Lissencephaly is a disorder of what stage of neural development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lissencephaly, a smooth brain appearance, results from defective neuronal migration (
Choice
C) during weeks 8-14 of gestation, impairing cortical layer formation. Myelination (
Choice
A) occurs later. Neuronal and glial proliferation (
Choice
B) precedes migration. Neuronal organisation (
Choice
D) follows migration. Migration defects cause lissencephaly’s hallmark.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should teach parents of a child with diabetes to recognize
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are diabetes emergencies, per document p34, 6.
Question 3 of 5
Lori weight at birth was 7lbs. Now she is 14lbs. She can sit alone and completely turn over. She often bangs her rattler on the table. Lori can pull to a sitting position and tolerate solid food.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 6 months (
C), infants double birth weight (7 to 14 lbs), sit briefly, roll over, bang objects, pull to sit, and start solids.
Too early for 2 months (
A), too late for 11/18 months (B,
D). Document: 'At 6 months… double in birth weight… Sits alone momentarily… First solid food is introduced.'
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 6-year-old boy appears with pubic hair and enlarged testes. Labs reveal elevated testosterone and normal LH/FSH. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Testicular tumor causes precocious puberty with high testosterone and normal gonadotropins, per AAP (doc p149, Q575).