ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Heat loss by convection occurs when a newborn is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Convection heat loss occurs in a drafty area B, per document 8.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn appears with respiratory distress and cyanosis. Chest x-ray reveals dextrocardia and a boot-shaped heart. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot fits dextrocardia and a boot-shaped heart, per AAP. B-E don’t match x-ray findings.
Question 3 of 5
The priority for a child with a fracture is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immobilization B prevents further injury, per document p43, 0.
Question 4 of 5
An infant appears with periorbital fullness, full cheeks, long philtrum, anteverted nares, broad nasal bridge, and an open mouth. Physical examination reveals an absence of heart murmur. Laboratory findings reveal normal CBC, normal electrolytes, and high serum ionized calcium. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Williams syndrome matches the facial features and transient hypercalcemia, with no murmur if cardiac defects are absent (NIH). A-D don’t fit.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-year-old with a burn should avoid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p58, 1.