ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and pallor. Labs show hemoglobin of 7 g/dL and reticulocytosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemolytic anemia fits pallor and reticulocytosis, per ASH. A-D differ in labs.
Question 3 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with hematuria and proteinuria. Labs show low C3 levels. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poststreptococcal GN features hematuria, proteinuria, and low C3, per AAP. A, C-E have normal or different complement.
Question 4 of 9
An Apgar score of 7 indicates that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An Apgar of 7 C suggests mild distress needing stimulation and oxygen, per document p5, 7.
Question 5 of 9
A 2-year-old boy presents with fever and vesicles in the mouth. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HFMD features oral vesicles, per CDC. A, C-E differ.
Question 6 of 9
The most common nutritional deficiency in children is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron B deficiency is most prevalent globally, per document p28, and WHO data.
Question 7 of 9
Presence of parents during painful procedures on a toddler should be
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraged if child desires D supports emotional needs, per document p17, 1.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following findings in a 3-hour-old newborn should be reported?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest circumference 35 cm; head circumference 36 cm C is abnormal as head should typically be 2-3 cm larger than chest at birth, per AAP, indicating potential need for evaluation.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse should monitor a newborn with jaundice for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D assess jaundice, per document p60, 6.