ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool shows leukocytes. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features bloody diarrhea and leukocytes, per AGA. A, C-E differ.
Question 2 of 9
An 8-year-old with sickle cell crisis is discharged. Education should include select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drugs A, diet C, fluids D I, III, IV manage sickle cell, per document 4.
Question 3 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting. Labs show hypochloremic alkalosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting and hypochloremic alkalosis, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and currant jelly stools. Ultrasound confirms intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air enema reduces intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse is admitting a child with Kawasaki disease. The symptom she should recognize for this.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peeling palms and soles (D) is a hallmark of Kawasaki disease’s convalescent phase. Respiratory distress (A), hyperlipidemia (B), and GERD (C) are unrelated. Document: 'The child with Kawasaki disease has… desquamation (peeling) of palms and soles.'
Question 6 of 9
The nurse knows which of the following is the first step in newborn airway clearance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suctioning is the first step in newborn airway clearance per resuscitation guidelines, clearing obstructions safely.
Question 7 of 9
A 3-year-old with a burn requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are burn care essentials, per document p60, 1.
Question 8 of 9
The maternal occupational limit of exposure to radiation for the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 500 mrad is the occupational limit for pregnancy, per NRC. A-C are too low, E is excessive.
Question 9 of 9
A 1-year-old boy presents with fever and irritability. Exam shows a bulging tympanic membrane. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute otitis media features fever, irritability, and a bulging TM, per AAP. A, C-E differ in presentation.