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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 10-year-old boy appears with weight gain, moon facies, and striae. History reveals chronic steroid use for asthma. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cushing syndrome fits weight gain, moon facies, and steroid use, per AAP (doc p150, Q591).
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Labs show blood glucose of 250 mg/dL and ketonuria. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes fits polyuria and ketonuria, per ADA. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-month-old infant presents with wheezing and respiratory distress. Chest x-ray shows hyperinflation. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchiolitis features wheezing and hyperinflation, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and currant jelly stools. Ultrasound confirms intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Barium enema reduces intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a limp. Hip aspiration yields pus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and pus, per AAP. A, C-E lack pus.