ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Care for a baby under phototherapy includes select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluids A, exposure B, temperature C, eyes D I, II, III, IV, per document p9, 9.
Question 2 of 9
Which should the nurse include when assessing the central nervous system (CNS) of a child who is acutely ill? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CNS assessment includes irritability , lethargy , vomiting , and seizures as signs of dysfunction. Hypoventilation is respiratory, though related.
Question 3 of 9
A mother refuses all medications except albuterol inhaler for her 5-year-old son with moderate persistent asthma. The boy appears with wheezing and shortness of breath every night for the past week despite albuterol use. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Educating the mother about asthma severity and need for controllers is key, per AAP, as albuterol alone is insufficient for persistent asthma. A, C-E don’t address the root issue.
Question 4 of 9
A 4-year-old girl presents with fever and drooling. X-ray shows a thumbprint sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis shows fever and thumbprint sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 9
Rhesus incompatibility occurs when
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mother Rh-, fetus Rh+ C causes incompatibility, per document p14, 5.
Question 6 of 9
A 3-year-old boy presents with fever and a limp. Hip x-ray shows joint space widening. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Septic arthritis features fever, limp, and joint widening, per AAP. A, C-E differ in acuity.
Question 7 of 9
During teenage years, the nutrition focus emphasizes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self and body image D drive teenage nutrition choices, per document .
Question 8 of 9
A 5-year-old boy presents with hematuria and proteinuria. Labs show low C3. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PSGN features hematuria and low C3, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse should monitor a child with a tracheostomy for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are critical risks, per document p52, .