ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 4-year-old with a burn requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All *E* are essential burn care, per document p29, .
Question 2 of 9
A child with asthma should avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All *E* are asthma triggers, per document p23, 6.
Question 3 of 9
An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse's office. The nurse should call 911 if the student:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seizures over 5 minutes (A) suggest status epilepticus, requiring 911. Falling (B), confusion (C), and lethargy (D) are normal postictal states. Document: 'If seizures last more than 5 minutes, call 911… possible status epilepticus.'
Question 4 of 9
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and respiratory distress. Chest x-ray reveals hyperinflation and perihilar infiltrates. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis exacerbation fits fever, distress, and x-ray findings, per CFF. A-C, E are less likely.
Question 5 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool culture grows Shigella. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Azithromycin treats Shigella, per IDSA. A, C-E are less effective.
Question 6 of 9
Listeria monocytogenes is sensitive to all of the following antibiotics except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Listeria is resistant to cephalosporins due to cell wall properties (IDSA). B-E are effective.
Question 7 of 9
Who should sign the consent form for an 11-year-old boy’s operation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parents A must consent for minors, per document 8.
Question 8 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and tachypnea. Chest x-ray shows cardiomegaly. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CHF features poor feeding, tachypnea, and cardiomegaly, per AHA. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 6-month-old with gastroenteritis requires
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration C is first-line, per document p48, 4.