ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a vesicular rash on the trunk. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox presents with fever and vesicular rash, per CDC. A, C-E have different rashes.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a limp. Hip x-ray shows joint space widening. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis features fever, limp, and joint widening, per AAP. A, C-E differ in acuity.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with a limp and knee swelling. Labs show elevated ESR. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: JIA features limp and elevated ESR, per ACR. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn boy appears with ambiguous genitalia and a 46,XY karyotype. Labs reveal low testosterone and elevated LH/FSH. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gonadal dysgenesis fits XY karyotype, low testosterone, and high gonadotropins, per AAP (doc p149, Q571).
Question 5 of 5
Most common cause of adrenal insufficiency in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison disease is the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency in children, per AAP (doc p150, Q587).