ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse determines a parent is administering levothyroxine (Synthroid) correctly when she states which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be given consistently at the same time daily, ideally morning (C), for steady thyroid levels. Stopping (A), skipping (B), or switching brands (D) disrupts efficacy. Document: 'Synthroid should be given at the same time each day, preferably in the morning.'
Question 2 of 9
The nurse suspects bleeding post-tonsillectomy if the child
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing D indicates bleeding, per document p16, 7.
Question 3 of 9
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children, per AAP (doc p150, Q583).
Question 4 of 9
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and a sore throat. Exam shows pharyngeal exudates and palatal petechiae. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mononucleosis features exudates and palatal petechiae, per CDC. A, B, D, E lack petechiae.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse should suspect pneumonia in a child with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are pneumonia symptoms, per document p44, .
Question 6 of 9
A 6 year-old girl is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. While taking her history, the nurse recognizes that the probable cause is due to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis often follows a streptococcal sore throat (A) 1-3 weeks prior, causing an immune response. Allergies (B), dysuria (C), or fractures (D) are unrelated. Document: 'Acute glomerulonephritis develops… after a streptococcal infection.'
Question 7 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with tachypnea and poor feeding. Echocardiogram shows a large atrial septal defect. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics manage heart failure in large ASDs, per AHA. A, C-E depend on severity.
Question 8 of 9
The nurse should suspect meningitis if a child has
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are meningitis signs, per document p60, 2.
Question 9 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and tachypnea. Echocardiogram shows a patent ductus arteriosus. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indomethacin closes a symptomatic PDA, per AHA. A, C-E are for persistent cases.