ATI LPN
PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice B Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following professionals participate in genetic counseling except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hospital administrators handle logistics, not genetic counseling, unlike B-E (ACMG).
Question 2 of 5
CNS (central nervous system) damage such as microcephaly, intrauterine growth retardation, mental retardation is caused at these radiation dosages:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10,000-15,000 mrad causes CNS damage like microcephaly (ACOG). A is lower risk, C-D are higher, E is incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old boy with a history of wheezing during exercise was playing soccer. He appears with shortness of breath. He is using albuterol inhaler as needed with no significant improvement. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled steroids are the next step for uncontrolled exercise-induced asthma, per GINA, to reduce inflammation. A, C-E are less immediate or effective.
Question 4 of 5
Most reliable diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sweat chloride test is the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis, per CFF. D is confirmatory, A, B, E are supportive.
Question 5 of 5
A child appears with chronic cough and recurrent pneumonia. Physical examination reveals digital clubbing. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits chronic cough, recurrent pneumonia, clubbing, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A-C, E don’t align.