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ATI PN Pediatrics Proctored Exam 2023 Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 9
A 6-month-old should receive which immunization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DPT, OPV, Hep B A align with 6-month schedule, per document p20, .
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is reinforcing teaching concerning the use of a cromolyn sodium inhaler for a 10 year old asthma. Which would be an accurate concept to emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cromolyn sodium (C) is a prophylactic asthma med, used daily regardless of symptoms. Symptom-based (A), timing (B), or stopping (D) misuse it. Document: 'Used as a prophylactic… daily doses are prescribed.'
Question 4 of 9
Hungry bone syndrome can occur in the following condition:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hungry bone syndrome follows parathyroidectomy , with rapid bone calcium uptake causing hypocalcemia (Endocrine Society). A-D don’t typically cause this.
Question 5 of 9
Most common cause of type 2 diabetes in children is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obesity is the most common risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children, per AAP (doc p151, Q599).
Question 6 of 9
A 12-year-old girl has not yet experienced menarche or breast budding. She appears with short stature and webbed neck. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turner syndrome fits delayed puberty, short stature, and webbed neck, per AAP (doc p149, Q567).
Question 7 of 9
A child with a ventricular septal defect may exhibit
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All *E* are VSD signs, per document p25, 8.
Question 8 of 9
A 4-year-old girl presents with fever and a sore throat. Exam shows palatal petechiae and splenomegaly. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mononucleosis features petechiae and splenomegaly, per CDC. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 9 of 9
A 6-month-old with diarrhea requires
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration C is first-line, per document p37, .