ATI LPN
Pediatric Dosing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The mouth of an infant with thrush will be managed by select all
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nystatin A and saline swabbing D I, IV treat thrush, per document 0.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease who is prescribed daily prednisone. Which parental statement regarding administration of this drug indicates correct understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point. Between meals , at bedtime , or before meals increases stomach upset risk.
Question 3 of 9
A child with a history of cystic fibrosis suddenly develops massive hemoptysis. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchial artery embolization is the urgent treatment for massive hemoptysis in cystic fibrosis, per CFF. A, C-E don’t address bleeding.
Question 4 of 9
A 2-year-old girl presents with fever and a generalized rash. Exam shows posterior auricular lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella features fever, rash, and posterior auricular nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.
Question 5 of 9
Most frequent humoral immunologic abnormality in patients with ataxia-telangiectasia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Selective IgA deficiency is most common in ataxia-telangiectasia, impairing mucosal immunity (NORD). Other options (A, C-E) are less typical.
Question 6 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with fatigue and pallor. Labs show hemoglobin of 9 g/dL and MCV of 70 fL. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia is microcytic, per AAP. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 7 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with night sweats and weight loss. Chest x-ray shows hilar lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis features night sweats and hilar nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.
Question 8 of 9
A 1-month-old infant presents with jaundice and hepatomegaly. Labs show elevated GGT and direct bilirubin. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biliary atresia features jaundice and elevated GGT, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
The causative organism for pemphigus neonatorum is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staph aureus B causes pemphigus neonatorum, per document p15, 2.