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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 9
The following growth indicator may appear relatively normal in patients with chronic severe malnutrition:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Length may stay normal in chronic malnutrition as stunting lags, unlike weight-for-height or weight , which drop acutely (WHO). D, E decline later.
Question 2 of 9
A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. Abdominal x-ray reveals a ground glass appearance. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium peritonitis fits a ground glass appearance from perforation, per AAP. D has a soap bubble sign, A-C differ.
Question 3 of 9
A 5-year-old girl presents with recurrent UTIs. Voiding cystourethrogram shows grade III reflux. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotic prophylaxis manages grade III VUR, per AAP. A, C-E depend on response.
Question 4 of 9
Lori weight at birth was 7lbs. Now she is 14lbs. She can sit alone and completely turn over. She often bangs her rattler on the table. Lori can pull to a sitting position and tolerate solid food.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 6 months (C), infants double birth weight (7 to 14 lbs), sit briefly, roll over, bang objects, pull to sit, and start solids. Too early for 2 months (A), too late for 11/18 months (B, D). Document: 'At 6 months… double in birth weight… Sits alone momentarily… First solid food is introduced.'
Question 5 of 9
A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and a sausage-shaped mass. Ultrasound shows intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Air enema is the first-line treatment for intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.
Question 6 of 9
A 2-month-old infant is expected to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising hand to chest B is a 2-month milestone, per document p14, 9.
Question 7 of 9
Which type of soft tissue massage is used to improve muscle and bone function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rolfing (C) involves fascia manipulation to improve muscle and bone function by enhancing alignment and movement. Coin-rubbing (A) aligns the body via skin manipulation, neuromuscular massage (B) relieves muscle tension, and perineal massage (D) reduces delivery trauma. Per the document, 'Fascia pressure, stretching, and manipulation, known as Rolfing, are thought to improve muscle and bone function.'
Question 8 of 9
A 2-week-old infant presents with jaundice and poor feeding. Labs show direct bilirubin of 5 mg/dL. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal ultrasound evaluates conjugated hyperbilirubinemia (direct bilirubin >2 mg/dL) for biliary atresia, per AAP. A, D-E are for indirect jaundice, B is invasive.
Question 9 of 9
Most common cardiac abnormality in patients with Marfan syndrome is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aortic root dilation is the most common cardiac issue in Marfan syndrome, per AAP (doc p151, Q607).