ATI RN
Musculoskeletal Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Matching: Congenital vertical talus
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congenital vertical talus often requires soft tissue surgical release due to its rigidity.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent has vague knee pain. With the knee fully flexed, there is a discrete tender area on the lateral portion of the articular cartilage of the medial femoral condyle. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteochondritis dissecans involves cartilage defects, often causing localized tenderness in the femoral condyle.
Question 3 of 5
A child presents after a fall, which occurred while running. While falling, the child attempted to brace against the fall using his hands in dorsiflexion. There is tenderness over the wrist. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A torus (buckle) fracture of the distal radius is common in children falling on an outstretched hand, causing wrist tenderness.
Question 4 of 5
Expansion of the intravascular volume and increased intravascular pressure are the main causes of edema in
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart failure leads to increased intravascular pressure and volume due to impaired pumping, causing fluid to leak into interstitial spaces, resulting in edema.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common cause of hypokalemia in children is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastroenteritis is the most common cause of hypokalemia in children due to potassium loss via diarrhea.