ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis is diagnosed to have pneumonia. The sputum culture reveals Staphylococcus aureus. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IV antibiotics are required for S. aureus pneumonia in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are insufficient.
Question 2 of 5
A 1-year-old boy presents with recurrent ear infections and hearing loss. Tympanometry shows flat curves. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Otitis media with effusion causes flat tympanometry and hearing loss post-infections, per AAP. A, C-E have distinct findings.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old girl presents with hematuria and proteinuria. Labs show low C3 levels. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poststreptococcal GN features hematuria, proteinuria, and low C3, per AAP. A, C-E have normal or different complement.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a vesicular rash on the trunk. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chickenpox presents with fever and vesicular rash, per CDC. A, C-E have different rashes.
Question 5 of 5
A 1-month-old infant presents with cyanosis and poor feeding. Echocardiogram shows tricuspid atresia. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prostaglandin E1 stabilizes tricuspid atresia by maintaining ductal flow, per AHA. A, C-E follow stabilization.