ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 4-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and a palpable mass. Ultrasound shows an ovarian cyst. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Functional cyst is common and benign, per ACOG. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is reinforcing teaching concerning the use of a cromolyn sodium inhaler for a 10 year old asthma. Which would be an accurate concept to emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cromolyn sodium (C) is a prophylactic asthma med, used daily regardless of symptoms. Symptom-based (A), timing (B), or stopping (D) misuse it. Document: 'Used as a prophylactic… daily doses are prescribed.'
Question 3 of 9
A 6-year-old girl presents with weight loss and night sweats. Chest x-ray shows hilar lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis fits weight loss and hilar nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
A common finding in most children with cardiac abnormalities is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis and clubbing B are frequent cardiac signs, per document 9.
Question 5 of 9
A 6-month-old infant presents with stridor and feeding difficulty. Laryngoscopy shows a floppy larynx. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngomalacia features stridor and floppy larynx, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 6 of 9
A 2-month-old should be able to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding head up B is a 2-month milestone, per document p31, 7.
Question 7 of 9
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children, per AAP (doc p150, Q583).
Question 8 of 9
The nurse determines a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) correctly when she states which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be given consistently at the same time daily, ideally morning (C), for steady thyroid levels. Stopping (A), skipping (B), or switching brands (D) disrupts efficacy. Document: 'Synthroid should be given at the same time each day, preferably in the morning.'
Question 9 of 9
How would the nurse advise a parent who states, 'I never know how much food to feed my child'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One tablespoon per year of age (C) is a practical guideline for child portions. Teaspoon limits (A), precise measuring (B), and no snacks (D) are impractical. Document: 'A tablespoon… for each year of age is a good guideline.'