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ATI Pediatrics Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 3-year-old with a burn should avoid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p42, 3.
Question 2 of 9
A 14-year-old boy appears with tall stature, long limbs, and a heart murmur. Echocardiogram reveals aortic root dilation. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marfan syndrome fits tall stature, long limbs, and aortic dilation, per AAP (doc p151, Q606).
Question 3 of 9
An adolescent who is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his parents has the following symptoms: periumbilical pain that peaks at 4-hour intervals followed by right lower quadrant pain, which is followed by vomiting. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Periumbilical pain shifting to the right lower quadrant (McBurney’s point) with vomiting is characteristic of appendicitis . Meckel’s diverticulum may cause bleeding, omphalitis is umbilical infection, and ulcerative colitis involves chronic diarrhea, not acute localized pain.
Question 4 of 9
What type of diet is recommended for the menopausal woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet (A) helps manage menopausal symptoms via phytoestrogens and heart health. Other options (B, C, D) lack soy’s specific benefits. Document: 'A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet… [is used for] managing menopausal symptoms.'
Question 5 of 9
A 2-year-old girl presents with a seizure and fever of 102°F. No focal neurologic signs are noted. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Febrile seizure is common in toddlers with fever and no focal signs, per AAP. A, C-E have additional features.
Question 6 of 9
A 6-month-old infant presents with wheezing and tachypnea. Chest x-ray shows perihilar infiltrates. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchiolitis features wheezing and perihilar infiltrates, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 7 of 9
A newborn appears with abdominal distension and bilious vomiting. Abdominal x-ray reveals a double bubble sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duodenal atresia shows a double bubble sign with bilious vomiting, per AAP. A, C-E have different presentations.
Question 8 of 9
A newborn girl appears with ambiguous genitalia and a 46,XX karyotype. Labs reveal elevated 17-hydroxyprogesterone. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CAH fits XX karyotype and elevated 17-OHP, per AAP (doc p149, Q574).
Question 9 of 9
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not initially synthesized because of sterile bowel at birth B explains the need for vitamin K to prevent hemorrhagic disease, per document .