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ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 9
An 8-year-old with sickle cell crisis is discharged. Education should include select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drugs A, diet C, fluids D I, III, IV manage sickle cell, per document 4.
Question 2 of 9
250 grams = ___ ml = ___ oz.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assuming water density (1 g = 1 ml), 250 grams = 250 ml. Convert ml to oz: 250 ml ÷ 29.5735 ml/oz ≈ 8.45 oz.
Question 3 of 9
Most common organism responsible for acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enterovirus 70 is the primary cause of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, known for outbreaks with hemorrhage (WHO). Other viruses (B-E) are less common.
Question 4 of 9
Nursing care for a 7-year-old girl admitted with tetanus should be primarily directed towards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing external stimuli B minimizes tetanus spasms triggered by noise/light, per document and CDC guidelines.
Question 5 of 9
A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and currant jelly stools. Ultrasound confirms intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air enema reduces intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.
Question 6 of 9
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen elbow. Aspiration shows pus. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis features fever and pus, per AAP. A, C-E lack pus.
Question 7 of 9
A 4-year-old with otitis media should be positioned
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head elevated B aids drainage, per document p58, 5.
Question 8 of 9
A 5-month-old infant presents with hypotonia and tongue thrusting. Labs show elevated ammonia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea cycle disorder causes hypotonia and hyperammonemia, per NORD. A, C-E lack ammonia elevation.
Question 9 of 9
Which sign or symptom observed in a sleeping 2 year old child immediately after a tonsillectomy necessitates reporting and follow up care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing (D) post-tonsillectomy suggests bleeding, needing urgent follow-up. Pulse (A), BP (B), and nausea (C) are less specific. Document: 'Frequent swallowing… is an early sign of bleeding.'