ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions 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
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 3 of 9
All of the following conditions cause fetal tachycardia except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sympatholytics reduce heart rate, not increase it; A-D cause tachycardia (ACOG).
Question 4 of 9
The nurse urges the mother of a 6 month old to have her child vaccinated with Haemophilus influenzae type B to protect against:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hib vaccine prevents bacterial meningitis (C) caused by Haemophilus influenzae. Hepatitis (A), otitis (B), and encephalitis (D) have different etiologies. Document: 'H. influenza type B… vaccines have decreased… bacterial meningitis.'
Question 5 of 9
A 2-month-old infant presents with nonbilious vomiting. Exam shows an olive-shaped mass. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pyloric stenosis causes nonbilious vomiting and a palpable mass, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 6 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 7 of 9
Therapeutic abortion is recommended when maternal radiation exposure exceeds:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Above 10,000 mrad , risks to the fetus justify therapeutic abortion (ACOG). Lower doses (A-C) pose less risk, E is extreme.
Question 8 of 9
A 2-month-old should be able to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding head up B is a 2-month milestone, per document p31, 7.
Question 9 of 9
A 2-month-old boy appears with chronic cough and failure to thrive. Physical examination reveals bilateral coarse crackles and clubbing. Sweat chloride test is positive. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cystic fibrosis fits chronic cough, failure to thrive, crackles, clubbing, and positive sweat test, per CFF. A-C, E don’t match.