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ATI Pediatrics Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Most common cause of Cushing syndrome in children is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exogenous steroids are the most common cause of Cushing syndrome in children, per AAP (doc p150, Q590).
Question 2 of 9
A child with nephrotic syndrome requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D manage nephrotic syndrome, per document p60, 3.
Question 3 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with tachypnea and poor feeding. Chest x-ray shows cardiomegaly and pulmonary edema. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CHF shows cardiomegaly and edema, per AHA. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
The nurse is explaining to a 17-year-old female the actions to prevent urinary tract infection. The nurse determines the adolescent understands the information when she says a good drink to keep urine acidic is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Apple juice (C) acidifies urine, deterring UTIs. Milk (A) is neutral, grape (B) less effective, and orange (D) is acidic but less cited. Document: 'Juices such as apple or cranberry help maintain acidity of urine.'
Question 5 of 9
Body mass index (BMI) should be calculated starting at age:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BMI screening starts at age 2 , per AAP, as it aligns with standardized growth charts. Earlier ages (A, B) use weight-for-length, and later starts (D, E) delay assessment.
Question 6 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and lethargy. Labs show hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: FAOD causes hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis, per NORD. A-C, E differ.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse is providing parental instruction for a 24-hour urine collection for a hospitalized child. Which of the following statements by the child's parent needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine collection containers should be kept cool but not in a shared refrigerator due to contamination risks; a specific cooler is used, indicating a need for clarification.
Question 8 of 9
Most common endocrine abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes is the most common endocrine issue, from pancreatic damage, per CFF. A, C-E are less frequent.
Question 9 of 9
The most common site for temperature in a 2-year-old is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Axillary A is safest for toddlers, per document p34, 4.