ATI RN
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Classification of true hyponatremia is based on the patient's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True hyponatremia is classified by volume status (hypovolemic, euvolemic, hypervolemic), a fundamental diagnostic approach.
Question 2 of 5
Most hemangiomas do not necessitate medical intervention and involute spontaneously; however, if complications arise and treatment is warranted, oral propranolol is the mainstay of therapy.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors that often resolve without intervention. When treatment is needed due to complications like ulceration or obstruction, oral propranolol is the first-line therapy due to its efficacy in reducing proliferation.
Question 3 of 5
Brown nits located on the proximal hair shaft suggest active infestation. White nits located on the hair shaft 4 \mathrm{~cm} or farther from the scalp indicate previous infestation. Because nonviable nits can remain stuck in the hair for weeks to months after an infestation has resolved, many children with nits do not have active lice infestation.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brown nits near the scalp indicate active lice laying eggs, while white nits farther out suggest a past, resolved infestation.
Question 4 of 5
Common fracture patterns that should increase the index of suspicion of child abuse include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toddler's fractures are common accidental injuries in young children, unlike the others which are more suggestive of abuse.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old child presented with acute onset of pain in the groin and anterior thigh, he gives history of an upper respiratory tract infection in the preceding 10 days. The patient is afebrile, walks with a painful limp, and has normal white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Of the following, the MOST likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transient synovitis is a common, self-limiting condition post-viral infection, matching the presentation and normal labs.