ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child was treated with baking soda for an upset stomach. Most likely complication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) overdose causes hypernatremia from excess sodium, potentially with alkalosis (UpToDate). A, C-E are less likely.
Question 2 of 5
The most common cardiovascular anomaly in Williams syndrome is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supravalvular aortic stenosis is the most common cardiac defect in Williams syndrome, per NIH. B-E are less frequent.
Question 3 of 5
The most common cause of anaphylaxis occurring in the hospital is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV medications and latex are the top in-hospital anaphylaxis causes, per AAAAI. A-D are less common in this setting.
Question 4 of 5
Most common cause of hemoptysis in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchiectasis is the top cause of hemoptysis in cystic fibrosis, per CFF, from chronic airway damage. A, C-E are less common.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with rectal prolapse. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manual reduction and observation is the initial step for rectal prolapse in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, C-E are unnecessary initially.