ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 5-year-old with pneumonia requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D treat pneumonia, per document p60, 7.
Question 2 of 9
Most common cause of precocious puberty in girls is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Idiopathic is the most common cause of precocious puberty in girls, per AAP (doc p148, Q562).
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease who is prescribed daily prednisone. Which parental statement regarding administration of this drug indicates correct understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point. Between meals , at bedtime , or before meals increases stomach upset risk.
Question 4 of 9
A patient who is using herbal product, what instruction would the nurse give to the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients should inform their healthcare provider of herbal use (B) due to potential interactions or risks, especially in pregnancy. Cheaper brands (A), label claims (C), or high doses (D) can be unsafe. Document: 'The question of whether or not to continue [herbal products] during pregnancy… must be discussed with the health care provider.'
Question 5 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and pallor. Labs show hemoglobin of 8 g/dL and microcytic anemia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia is microcytic and common, per AAP. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse should suspect intussusception if a child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are intussusception signs, per document p54, 2.
Question 7 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with weight loss and night sweats. Chest x-ray shows mediastinal widening. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lymphoma features night sweats and mediastinal widening, per NCI. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 8 of 9
An infant appears with periorbital fullness, full cheeks, long philtrum, anteverted nares, broad nasal bridge, and an open mouth. Physical examination reveals an absence of heart murmur. Laboratory findings reveal normal CBC, normal electrolytes, and high serum ionized calcium. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Williams syndrome matches the facial features and transient hypercalcemia, with no murmur if cardiac defects are absent (NIH). A-D don’t fit.
Question 9 of 9
A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and hepatomegaly. Labs show elevated GGT and direct bilirubin. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and elevated GGT, per AAP. A, C-E differ.