ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen knee. 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 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with hematuria and proteinuria. Labs show low C3. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PSGN features hematuria and low C3, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with a limp and knee pain. 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 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with fever and a sandpaper rash. Throat culture grows group A Streptococcus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scarlet fever features sandpaper rash and GAS, per IDSA. A, C-E differ.