ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
Parents ask how their infant developed Meckel's diverticulum. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that this condition occurs when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meckel’s diverticulum (C) is a congenital pouch from an unobliterated vitelline duct. Yolk sac-bladder connection (A), inflammation (B), or hernia (D) are unrelated. Document: 'A pouch on the lower part of the intestine present at birth… a blind pouch may form.'
Question 2 of 4
Children who have been diagnosed with infantile eczema have an increased risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infantile eczema increases asthma risk (D) due to atopic triad (eczema, asthma, allergies). Pneumonia (A), acne (B), and sun sensitivity (C) are unrelated. Document: 'Some children with eczema also develop asthma and hay-fever type allergies.'
Question 3 of 4
A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl's feelings about her illness, the nurse would expect the girl to express the most concern about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early adolescents (12-15) prioritize body image (C) during illness. Procedures (A), control (B), and separation (D) are secondary. Document: 'Illness during early adolescence… is seen mainly as a threat to body image.'
Question 4 of 4
A 3-month-old infant dies shortly after arrival in the emergency department. The infant has subdural and retinal hemorrhages but no external signs of trauma. The nurse should suspect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shaken-baby syndrome (D) causes subdural and retinal hemorrhages without external trauma due to violent shaking. SIDS (A), injury (B), and congenital issues (C) don’t match. Document: 'Shaken-baby syndrome causes internal bleeding but may have no external signs.'