ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a limp. Hip aspiration shows pus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis fits fever and pus, per AAP. A, C-E lack pus.
Question 2 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool culture grows Shigella. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Azithromycin treats Shigella, per IDSA. A, C-E are less effective.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with fever and ear pain. Exam shows a bulging tympanic membrane. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AOM features fever and bulging TM, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody stools. Ultrasound shows a doughnut sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception shows a doughnut sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool culture grows Campylobacter. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Azithromycin treats Campylobacter, per IDSA. A, C-E are less effective.