ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A child with a burn should avoid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p33, 1.
Question 2 of 9
The triad of NEC is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NEC triad is prematurity, formula feedings, and ischemia , per AAP. A, B, D, E miss key elements.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following statements indicates that the sexually active adolescent girl understands the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Condom use (C) reduces STD risk, though not 100%. Vaccines (A) are limited (e.g., HPV), douching (B) increases risk, and the pill (D) prevents pregnancy, not STDs. Document: 'The use of condoms to prevent STDs is… recommended.'
Question 4 of 9
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and increased coughing. Sputum culture reveals Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV antibiotics treat dual infection with P. aeruginosa and S. aureus in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are inadequate.
Question 5 of 9
A 6-month-old infant presents with pallor and lethargy. Labs show hemoglobin of 6 g/dL and reticulocytosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hemolytic anemia fits pallor, low hemoglobin, and reticulocytosis, per AAP. A-D have different lab patterns.
Question 6 of 9
A 5-month-old should be able to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rolling over B is a 5-month milestone, per document p47, 6.
Question 7 of 9
Most common electrolyte abnormality noted in patients with pyloric stenosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochloremia results from vomiting in pyloric stenosis, per AAP (doc p149, Q573).
Question 8 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Stool shows leukocytes. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features diarrhea and leukocytes, per AGA. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and absent gallbladder, per AAP. A, C-E differ.