ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The most common complication of chickenpox is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin infection C is most frequent, per document p60, 8.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse understands that medical play helps accomplish therapeutic goals for medical procedures. Which of the following is an example of medical play for a school-aged child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical play, like giving a doll a shot , helps children process procedures. Seeing equipment or reading is educational, and blocks are unrelated.
Question 3 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody stools. Stool shows leukocytes. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBD features bloody stools and leukocytes, per AGA. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
Most common electrolyte abnormality noted in patients with pyloric stenosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochloremia results from vomiting in pyloric stenosis, per AAP (doc p149, Q573).
Question 5 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and jaundice. Labs show elevated indirect bilirubin and Coombs positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AIHA shows jaundice and positive Coombs, per ASH. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 6 of 9
The initial sign of nephrosis that the nurse might note in the child would be :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Periorbital edema (B) is an early sign of nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. Rash (A), fever (C), and pain (D) are not typical. Document: 'An early sign… is periorbital edema.'
Question 7 of 9
The most therapeutic play for a 5-year-old is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing B aids expression, per document p60, 2.
Question 8 of 9
Growth and development of the infant is influenced by select all
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Environment A, heredity B, and nutrition C I, II, III are key factors, per document 5.
Question 9 of 9
A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and acholic stools. Ultrasound shows no gallbladder. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and absent gallbladder, per AAP. A, C-E differ.