ATI LPN
NP Practice Questions Pediatric Immunizations Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with suspected meningitis. Which sign or symptom is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photophobia (light sensitivity) is a classic meningitis sign (AAP), due to meningeal irritation, more specific than other options.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant with a congenital heart defect. Which position should the nurse use to promote optimal cardiac output in the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s (elevated head) reduces cardiac workload and aids breathing in congenital heart defects (AAP), unlike flat positions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell anemia. Which complication should the nurse be vigilant for in this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaso-occlusive crises, from sickled RBCs blocking vessels, are a primary sickle cell complication (CDC), unlike other listed conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which hormone is deficient in this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes results from insulin deficiency due to pancreatic beta-cell destruction (ADA), unlike other hormones.
Question 5 of 5
Which condition is characterized by a 'strawberry tongue' appearance in children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scarlet fever, from *Streptococcus pyogenes*, causes a 'strawberry tongue' (AAP), unlike other conditions.