ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male child lives in a shelter. He has atopic dermatitis. Most serious viral infection in atopic dermatitis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HSV causes eczema herpeticum, a severe complication in atopic dermatitis due to impaired skin barriers (AAD). Other viruses (A-D) are less critical in this context.
Question 2 of 5
In hypernatremic dehydration, a rapid correction results in seizures due to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Idiogenic osmoles in brain cells, formed during hypernatremia, draw water in during rapid correction, causing edema and seizures (UpToDate). B-E are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Most common cause of metabolic acidosis in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in kids via bicarbonate loss (AAP). A-D are less frequent.
Question 4 of 5
A newborn appears with multiple seizures within the first few hours of life. Multiple anticonvulsant medications have failed to control seizure activities. Most likely enzyme deficiency in this patient is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glutamic acid decarboxylase deficiency causes pyridoxine-dependent seizures, resistant to standard anticonvulsants (NORD). A, C-E cause other metabolic issues.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following are included in the asthma triad except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The asthma triad includes aspirin intolerance, nasal polyps, and asthma (A, B, D) (ATS). Bronchiolitis is unrelated, and E is a trigger, not part of the triad.