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PN Pediatric Nursing 2023 ATI Questions
Question 1 of 9
Most common electrolyte abnormality noted in patients with pyloric stenosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochloremia results from vomiting in pyloric stenosis, per AAP (doc p149, Q573).
Question 2 of 9
A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and absent gallbladder, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 3 of 9
A 6-month-old boy appears with fever, wheezing, and respiratory distress following an upper respiratory infection (URI). Physical examination reveals bilateral wheezing, subcostal retractions, and nasal flaring. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolitis is typical at 6 months post-URI with bilateral wheezing and distress, per AAP. Asthma is rare this young, and A, B, E are less likely.
Question 4 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and diarrhea. Stool shows leukocytes. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features diarrhea and leukocytes, per AGA. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse understands that medical play helps accomplish therapeutic goals for medical procedures. Which of the following is an example of medical play for a school-aged child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical play, like giving a doll a shot , helps children process procedures. Seeing equipment or reading is educational, and blocks are unrelated.
Question 6 of 9
The triad of NEC is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NEC triad is prematurity, formula feedings, and ischemia , per AAP. A, B, D, E miss key elements.
Question 7 of 9
A child with a burn should avoid
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breaking blisters A increases infection risk, per document p33, 1.
Question 8 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with recurrent UTIs and daytime wetting. Voiding cystourethrogram shows reflux. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: VUR causes recurrent UTIs and reflux on VCUG, per AAP. A, C-E differ in imaging.
Question 9 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody stools. Stool shows leukocytes. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features bloody stools and leukocytes, per AGA. A, C-E differ.