ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Practice Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician noted pink to dark brown staining in diapers during a routine newborn physical examination. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CEP causes porphyrin excretion, staining diapers pink to brown (NORD). PKU and homocystinuria affect amino acids, jaundice causes yellowing, and nephrotic syndrome involves protein loss.
Question 2 of 5
Mode of inheritance in adrenoleukodystrophy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenoleukodystrophy is X-linked , due to ABCD1 gene mutations (NORD). A, C-E don’t apply.
Question 3 of 5
Most nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intravascular catheters are the top source of NICU nosocomial infections due to bloodstream entry (CDC). B-E are less common.
Question 4 of 5
The greatest risk factor for NEC is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prematurity is the greatest NEC risk factor, due to immature gut (AAP). A, C, E contribute, B is protective.
Question 5 of 5
A mother refuses all medications except albuterol inhaler for her 5-year-old son with moderate persistent asthma. The boy appears with wheezing and shortness of breath every night for the past week despite albuterol use. The next step in management is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Educating the mother about asthma severity and need for controllers is key, per AAP, as albuterol alone is insufficient for persistent asthma. A, C-E don’t address the root issue.