ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Five tablespoons = ___ oz = ___ ml.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 1 tablespoon = 0.5 oz, so 5 tablespoons = 5 × 0.5 = 2.5 oz. Also, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml, so 5 tablespoons = 5 × 15 = 75 ml.
Question 2 of 9
Appropriate therapy for patients with pyridoxine dependency with seizures is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin B6 at 10-100 mg/kg is the standard treatment for pyridoxine-dependent seizures (NORD). Lower doses (C, D) may suffice for deficiency, not dependency.
Question 3 of 9
A newborn appears with prolonged jaundice, umbilical hernia, and large fontanelles. Labs reveal elevated TSH and low T4. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital hypothyroidism fits jaundice, hernia, large fontanelles, and abnormal thyroid labs, per AAP (doc p149, Q581).
Question 4 of 9
The most important nursing action for a child with a cast is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring circulation A prevents complications, per document p51, 9.
Question 5 of 9
Most common cause of delayed puberty in girls is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turner syndrome is the most common cause of delayed puberty in girls, per AAP (doc p148, Q565).
Question 6 of 9
Most common cause of hypoglycemia in a child with type 1 diabetes is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin overdose is the most common cause of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes, per AAP (doc p151, Q597).
Question 7 of 9
The priority nursing action for a child with a seizure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring safety B by lowering to the floor is the priority, per document p44, .
Question 8 of 9
Parents bring their infant to the clinic seeking treatment for vomiting and diarrhea that has lasted for 2 days. On assessment, the nurse detects dry skin and mucous membranes, and listlessness. What other findings suggests a fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sunken eyes and fontanel (C) indicate fluid volume deficit in infants due to dehydration from fluid loss. Dehydration causes increased pulse (not decreased, A), decreased BP (not increased, B), and high specific gravity (not low, D). Document: 'Signs of fluid volume deficit… include sunken fontanels, increased pulse rate, and decreased blood pressure.'
Question 9 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and tachypnea. Echocardiogram shows a large ventricular septal defect. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics manage heart failure in large VSDs, per AHA. A, C-E depend on severity.