ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 2-month-old boy appears with chronic cough and failure to thrive. Physical examination reveals bilateral coarse crackles and clubbing. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits chronic cough, failure to thrive, crackles, clubbing, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A-C, E don’t match.
Question 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
A 4-month-old infant presents with watery diarrhea and dehydration. Stool culture grows Vibrio cholerae. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration solution is the cornerstone for cholera, per WHO, correcting dehydration. A, B, D, E are adjunctive or contraindicated.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with a high fever and drooling. X-ray shows a thumbprint sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with fever, drooling, and a thumbprint sign, per AAP. A, C-E have different signs.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and hypotonia. Exam shows hepatomegaly and hypoglycemia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glycogen storage disease causes hypotonia, hepatomegaly, and hypoglycemia, per NORD. B-E differ in presentation.