ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old girl presents with jaundice and fatigue. Labs show elevated indirect bilirubin and reticulocytosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemolytic anemia features jaundice and reticulocytosis, per ASH. A-C, E differ.
Question 2 of 5
Most common cardiac abnormality in patients with Graves disease is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia is the most common cardiac finding in Graves disease due to hyperthyroidism, per AAP (doc p150, Q586).
Question 3 of 5
Most common cause of short stature in children is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Constitutional delay is the most common cause of short stature, per AAP (doc p151, Q602).
Question 4 of 5
A 1-month-old infant presents with cyanosis and poor feeding. Echocardiogram shows transposition of the great arteries. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Balloon atrial septostomy stabilizes transposition, per AHA. A-D are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody stools. Ultrasound shows intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air enema reduces intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.