ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Questions Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Phosphorus moves into the intracellular space resulting in hypophosphatemia in the following condition:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory alkalosis shifts phosphorus intracellularly due to alkalemia, lowering serum levels (UpToDate). Acidosis (A, D) shifts it out, and B, E have minimal effect.
Question 2 of 5
A child appears with metabolic acidosis. Basic laboratory tests should include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver enzymes aren’t routine for initial metabolic acidosis workup; A-C, E assess cause and severity (AAP).
Question 3 of 5
The most accurate assessment of gestational age at term is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal circumference and femoral length together are most accurate at term (ACOG). A-D are less reliable late.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A 5-year-old boy with moderate persistent asthma appears with wheezing and shortness of breath despite using inhaled steroids for the past 3 months. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adding a leukotriene antagonist is the next step for uncontrolled moderate persistent asthma on inhaled steroids, per GINA. A-D may escalate unnecessarily.