ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Neonatal lupus results from maternal transfer of the following antibodies:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anti-Ro IgG crosses the placenta, causing neonatal lupus (e.g., heart block) (NIAMS). IgM and IgA (B, C) don’t cross, and E is a misnomer.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following conditions cause fetal tachycardia except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sympatholytics reduce heart rate, not increase it; A-D cause tachycardia (ACOG).
Question 3 of 5
Therapeutic abortion is recommended when maternal radiation exposure exceeds:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Above 10,000 mrad , risks to the fetus justify therapeutic abortion (ACOG). Lower doses (A-C) pose less risk, E is extreme.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old boy was playing soccer. He developed wheezing and shortness of breath. Physical examination reveals bilateral wheezing and respiratory distress. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exercise-induced asthma is likely in a teen with exertion-triggered wheezing (ATS). A, C-E are less consistent with the scenario.
Question 5 of 5
A 2-month-old boy appears with chronic cough and failure to thrive. Physical examination reveals bilateral coarse crackles and clubbing. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits chronic cough, failure to thrive, crackles, clubbing, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A-C, E don’t match.