ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse explains tetanus toxoid injection confers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tetanus toxoid provides long-lasting active immunity C, per document 8.
Question 2 of 9
A newborn with a history of cystic fibrosis confirmed by sweat chloride test failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastrografin enema is the initial treatment for meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis, per AAP, to relieve obstruction. A-C, E are less specific.
Question 3 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with projectile vomiting. Labs show hypochloremic alkalosis. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting and hypochloremic alkalosis, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because surfactant
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surfactant keeps alveoli open during expiration B, critical for preterm lung function, per document 5.
Question 5 of 9
The most important observation after a tonsillectomy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent swallowing C indicates bleeding, per document p25, 7.
Question 6 of 9
A 2-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody stools. Ultrasound shows a target sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception shows a target sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 7 of 9
A 4-year-old with otitis media should be positioned
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Head elevated B aids drainage, per document p58, 5.
Question 8 of 9
A 1-year-old boy presents with recurrent infections and low neutrophils. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclic neutropenia causes infections and low neutrophils, per NIAID. A, C-E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 2-year-old boy presents with fever and a vesicular rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hand-foot-mouth disease features vesicles in the mouth, hands, and feet, per CDC. A, C-E differ in distribution.