ATI LPN
PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice B Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and absent gallbladder, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 2 of 9
Symptoms suggesting meningitis in a child are
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever, headache, vomiting, opisthotonus A are classic meningitis signs, per document p9, 6.
Question 3 of 9
A child with a burn requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are essential burn care, per document p45, .
Question 4 of 9
Upon observation, the nurse documents that the child has white patches on the tongue, inner lips, gums, and oral mucosa. The nurse expects that this symptom will respond well to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White oral patches suggest thrush, treated effectively with nystatin (B), an antifungal. Povan (A) treats pinworms, Tylenol (C) relieves pain, and soaks (D) are ineffective. Document: 'A thrush infection responds well to… nystatin.'
Question 5 of 9
The nurse should alert the physician when
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dusky color and cyanosis when crying B indicate potential respiratory or cardiac issues, per document 7.
Question 6 of 9
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen ankle. Aspiration shows gram-negative bacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and gram-negative bacilli, per AAP. B-E lack infection.
Question 7 of 9
CNS (central nervous system) damage such as microcephaly, intrauterine growth retardation, mental retardation is caused at these radiation dosages:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10,000-15,000 mrad causes CNS damage like microcephaly (ACOG). A is lower risk, C-D are higher, E is incorrect.
Question 8 of 9
8 kg = ___ lbs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Convert kg to lbs: 8 kg × 2.2 lbs/kg = 17.6 lbs.
Question 9 of 9
Suspect bronchopneumonia in a child with measles if
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased respiration B signals pneumonia, per document p16, 8.