ATI LPN
Pediatric Ot Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 1-month-old infant presents with cyanosis and a murmur. Echocardiogram shows pulmonary atresia. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prostaglandin E1 maintains ductal patency in pulmonary atresia, per AHA. A, C-E follow.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old girl presents with fever and a bulging fontanelle. CSF shows gram-positive bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listeria meningitis fits gram-positive bacilli in infants, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching parents about their newborn's transition to extrauterine life, the nurse explains which organs are nonfunctional during fetal life?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lungs and liver D are nonfunctional during fetal life; lungs are fluid-filled, and liver function is limited as the placenta handles metabolism, per AAP.
Question 4 of 5
With regard to the newborn’s developing cardiovascular system, nurses should be aware that
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PMI is often visible B due to the thin chest wall, per document 1.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse’s initial action when caring for an infant with a slightly decreased temperature is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a cap and skin-to-skin contact B prevent further heat loss, per document p5, 8.