ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most common organism responsible for acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enterovirus 70 is the primary cause of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, known for outbreaks with hemorrhage (WHO). Other viruses (B-E) are less common.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following conditions cause fetal bradycardia (heart rate less than 120 beats/minute) except:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Local anesthetics don’t typically cause fetal bradycardia; A-D are known causes (ACOG).
Question 3 of 5
The maternal occupational limit of exposure to radiation for the entire 40 weeks of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 500 mrad is the occupational limit for pregnancy, per NRC. A-C are too low, E is excessive.
Question 4 of 5
Most effective long-term therapy in patients with moderate persistent asthma is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inhaled steroids are the most effective long-term control for moderate persistent asthma, per GINA guidelines, reducing inflammation. A, B, D, E are less optimal alone.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn with a history of cystic fibrosis confirmed by sweat chloride test failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastrografin enema is the initial treatment for meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis, per AAP, to relieve obstruction. A-C, E are less specific.