ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
8 lbs. 5 oz = ___ kg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Convert to pounds: 5 oz ÷ 16 oz/lb = 0.3125 lbs, so total = 8 + 0.3125 = 8.3125 lbs. Convert to kg: 8.3125 lbs ÷ 2.2 lbs/kg ≈ 3.77 kg.
Question 2 of 9
A 15-year-old boy was playing soccer. He developed wheezing and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals bilateral wheezing and respiratory distress. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise-induced asthma is likely in a teen with exertion-triggered wheezing (ATS). A, C-E are less consistent with the scenario.
Question 3 of 9
A 1-year-old girl presents with recurrent infections and failure to thrive. Labs show low IgG and IgA. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: XLA causes infections and low IgG/IgA, per NIAID. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 4 of 9
Most common musculoskeletal abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoporosis is the most common musculoskeletal issue in cystic fibrosis, from malabsorption, per CFF. B-E are less frequent.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse determines a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) correctly when she states which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be given consistently at the same time daily, ideally morning (C), for steady thyroid levels. Stopping (A), skipping (B), or switching brands (D) disrupts efficacy. Document: 'Synthroid should be given at the same time each day, preferably in the morning.'
Question 6 of 9
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 7-year-old with recent parental separation shows school refusal, aggression, social withdrawal, and temper outbursts, suggesting major depressive disorder (Choice C). These symptoms—irritability, anhedonia (avoiding friends), and behavioral changes—align with pediatric depression, often triggered by stressors like divorce. ADHD (Choice A) involves chronic inattention/hyperactivity, not acute onset. Conduct disorder (Choice B) lacks the mood and withdrawal elements. Separation anxiety (Choice D) focuses on clinginess, not aggression or anhedonia. Depression best explains the presentation.
Question 7 of 9
A common finding in most children with cardiac abnormalities is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis and clubbing B are frequent cardiac signs, per document 9.
Question 8 of 9
Therapeutic abortion is recommended when maternal radiation exposure exceeds:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Above 10,000 mrad , risks to the fetus justify therapeutic abortion (ACOG). Lower doses (A-C) pose less risk, E is extreme.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse should suspect meningitis if a child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are meningitis signs, per document p60, 2.