ATI LPN
PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice 2023 A Questions
Question 1 of 9
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not initially synthesized because of sterile bowel at birth B explains the need for vitamin K to prevent hemorrhagic disease, per document .
Question 2 of 9
A one-year-old girl with dysentery is discharged. The most important information for the mother is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hygiene C prevents reinfection, critical in dysentery, per document 0.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse prepares a child to receive oxygen via a tent delivery system by allowing the child to place a teddy bear in and out of the tent and then rewarding the child with a sticker. Which practice is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a teddy bear to familiarize the child with the oxygen tent is therapeutic play, reducing fear through familiar objects.
Question 4 of 9
A child with sickle cell disease should avoid
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D trigger crises, per document p53, .
Question 5 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and hypotonia. MRI shows periventricular leukomalacia. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIE causes leukomalacia, per AAP. B-E differ.
Question 6 of 9
What type of diet is recommended for the menopausal woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet (A) helps manage menopausal symptoms via phytoestrogens and heart health. Other options (B, C, D) lack soy’s specific benefits. Document: 'A low-fat, high-fiber, and soy diet… [is used for] managing menopausal symptoms.'
Question 7 of 9
A child with nephrotic syndrome requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D manage nephrotic syndrome, per document p60, 3.
Question 8 of 9
A child is diagnosed with hypoalbuminemia. Her total serum calcium level is normal. Most likely associated finding that may be missed is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoalbuminemia lowers bound calcium; a normal total calcium suggests hypercalcemia in ionized form, often missed (UpToDate). A-C, E don’t fit.
Question 9 of 9
Most common complication of untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adrenal crisis is the most serious complication of untreated CAH due to cortisol deficiency, per AAP (doc p148, Q558).