ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and poor head control. EMG shows fasciculations. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA features hypotonia and fasciculations, per NORD. A, C-E differ.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with stridor and a barking cough. Symptoms improve with cool mist. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Croup features barking cough and responds to cool mist, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue fasciculations. EMG shows denervation. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SMA features hypotonia and fasciculations, per NORD. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and a murmur. Echocardiogram shows pulmonary stenosis. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Balloon valvuloplasty relieves pulmonary stenosis, per AHA. A, C-E depend on severity.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and a generalized rash. Exam shows posterior auricular lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella features rash and posterior auricular nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.