ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and cyanosis. Echocardiogram shows hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prostaglandin E1 stabilizes HLHS by maintaining ductal flow, per AHA. A, C-E follow.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with fever and a stiff neck. CSF shows gram-negative coccobacilli. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. influenzae meningitis fits gram-negative coccobacilli, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and a petechial rash. Labs show thrombocytopenia and elevated D-dimer. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC fits petechiae and elevated D-dimer, per ISTH. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most helpful in preventing premature birth?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate prenatal care C reduces preterm birth risk through monitoring and intervention, per document 1.
Question 5 of 5
Nurses can prevent evaporative heat loss in the newborn by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drying and skin-to-skin contact C prevent evaporative heat loss, per document 9.