ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the average life span of normal human platelets in circulation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal human platelets have an average lifespan of 7-10 days in circulation (
Choice C is 10 days), after which they are removed by the spleen and liver. 24 hours (
Choice
A) and 72 hours (
Choice
B) are too short, while 30 days (
Choice
D) exceeds physiological norms. 10 days is the widely accepted average.
Question 2 of 5
A 2-year-old is in for an annual examination. Which comment by the mother alerts the nurse to a risk for lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating paint (
A) is a major lead poisoning risk, especially from old homes.
Toilet training (
B), messy eating (
C), and tantrums (
D) are normal toddler behaviors. Document: 'Eating paint is one of the major risk factors for lead poisoning.'
Question 3 of 5
Presence of parents during painful procedures on a toddler should be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraged if child desires D supports emotional needs, per document p17, 1.
Question 4 of 5
The most common nutritional deficiency in children is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron B deficiency is most prevalent globally, per document p28, and WHO data.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should monitor a newborn with jaundice for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D assess jaundice, per document p60, 6.