ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Children who have been diagnosed with infantile eczema have an increased risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infantile eczema increases asthma risk (D) due to atopic triad (eczema, asthma, allergies). Pneumonia (A), acne (B), and sun sensitivity (C) are unrelated. Document: 'Some children with eczema also develop asthma and hay-fever type allergies.'
Question 2 of 5
A 3-month-old infant dies shortly after arrival in the emergency department. The infant has subdural and retinal hemorrhages but no external signs of trauma. The nurse should suspect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaken-baby syndrome (D) causes subdural and retinal hemorrhages without external trauma due to violent shaking. SIDS (A), injury (B), and congenital issues (C) don’t match. Document: 'Shaken-baby syndrome causes internal bleeding but may have no external signs.'
Question 3 of 5
What is the average life span of normal human platelets in circulation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal human platelets have an average lifespan of 7-10 days in circulation (Choice C is 10 days), after which they are removed by the spleen and liver. 24 hours (Choice A) and 72 hours (Choice B) are too short, while 30 days (Choice D) exceeds physiological norms. 10 days is the widely accepted average.
Question 4 of 5
Parent-infant bonding should be initiated:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate post-birth skin-to-skin contact optimizes bonding, enhancing emotional and physiological outcomes (AAP). Delays (B, C) reduce benefits, prenatal bonding is indirect, and post-discharge is too late.
Question 5 of 5
The physician noted pink to dark brown staining in diapers during a routine newborn physical examination. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CEP causes porphyrin excretion, staining diapers pink to brown (NORD). PKU and homocystinuria affect amino acids, jaundice causes yellowing, and nephrotic syndrome involves protein loss.