ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Most common site of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distal ileum is the most common NEC site in preterms, per AAP. A-D are less frequent.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with abdominal pain and vomiting. Physical examination reveals a palpable mass in the right lower quadrant. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome fits abdominal pain, vomiting, and a mass in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, B, D, E are less likely.
Question 3 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with increased coughing and wheezing. Pulmonary function test reveals FEV1 of 60% predicted. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis exacerbation fits increased symptoms and reduced FEV1, per CFF. A-C, E are less likely.
Question 4 of 5
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis appears with fever and hemoptysis. Chest x-ray reveals cavitation in the right upper lobe. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiectasis fits hemoptysis and cavitation in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A-C, E are less likely.
Question 5 of 5
A 3-year-old girl presents with a limp and knee pain. X-ray shows a lytic lesion in the femur. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ewing sarcoma presents with lytic bone lesions in young children, per NCI. A, C-E have different x-ray or clinical features.