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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 2-month-old infant is expected to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising hand to chest B is a 2-month milestone, per document p14, 9.
Question 2 of 9
When caring for a neonate with imperforate anus, observe urine for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium D in urine suggests fistula, per document p18, 5.
Question 3 of 9
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 4 of 9
A 6-month-old infant presents with failure to thrive and hepatosplenomegaly. Labs show elevated triglycerides and uric acid. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Niemann-Pick disease features failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, and lipid abnormalities, per NORD. A, C-E have distinct profiles.
Question 5 of 9
Most common cause of hypovolemic hyponatremia in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastroenteritis causes hypovolemic hyponatremia via fluid loss and hypotonic replacement, per clinical data (AAP). A-C, E are less common.
Question 6 of 9
Lori weight at birth was 7lbs. Now she is 14lbs. She can sit alone and completely turn over. She often bangs her rattler on the table. Lori can pull to a sitting position and tolerate solid food.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 6 months (C), infants double birth weight (7 to 14 lbs), sit briefly, roll over, bang objects, pull to sit, and start solids. Too early for 2 months (A), too late for 11/18 months (B, D). Document: 'At 6 months… double in birth weight… Sits alone momentarily… First solid food is introduced.'
Question 7 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with apnea and cyanosis. EEG shows epileptiform activity. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seizure disorder fits apnea, cyanosis, and EEG findings, per AAP. A, B, D, E lack epileptiform activity.
Question 8 of 9
Which type of soft tissue massage is used to improve muscle and bone function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rolfing (C) involves fascia manipulation to improve muscle and bone function by enhancing alignment and movement. Coin-rubbing (A) aligns the body via skin manipulation, neuromuscular massage (B) relieves muscle tension, and perineal massage (D) reduces delivery trauma. Per the document, 'Fascia pressure, stretching, and manipulation, known as Rolfing, are thought to improve muscle and bone function.'
Question 9 of 9
The priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway patency B is critical in epiglottitis, per document p22, 5.