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ATI Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 9
The priority nursing action for a child with epiglottitis is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway patency B is critical in epiglottitis, per document p22, 5.
Question 2 of 9
Which nursing actions are appropriate when providing care to a toddler-aged patient who is restrained to protect an incision after a surgical procedure? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Least restrictive methods , proper orders , activities , and hygiene checks ensure safety and development. Removal every 4 hours is too infrequent; every 2 hours is standard.
Question 3 of 9
A 2-week-old infant presents with jaundice and poor feeding. Labs show direct bilirubin of 5 mg/dL. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal ultrasound evaluates conjugated hyperbilirubinemia (direct bilirubin >2 mg/dL) for biliary atresia, per AAP. A, D-E are for indirect jaundice, B is invasive.
Question 4 of 9
An African American woman noticed some bruises on her newborn girl’s buttocks. She asks the nurse who spanked her daughter. The nurse explains that these marks are called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mongolian spots D are benign, blue-gray marks common in darker-skinned newborns, per document .
Question 5 of 9
Lissencephaly is a disorder of what stage of neural development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lissencephaly, a smooth brain appearance, results from defective neuronal migration (Choice C) during weeks 8-14 of gestation, impairing cortical layer formation. Myelination (Choice A) occurs later. Neuronal and glial proliferation (Choice B) precedes migration. Neuronal organisation (Choice D) follows migration. Migration defects cause lissencephaly’s hallmark.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse should teach parents of a child with diabetes to recognize
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D are diabetes emergencies, per document p34, 6.
Question 7 of 9
A 3-month-old infant presents with apnea and cyanosis. EEG shows epileptiform activity. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Seizure disorder fits apnea, cyanosis, and EEG findings, per AAP. A, B, D, E lack epileptiform activity.
Question 8 of 9
A 2-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and currant jelly stools. Ultrasound confirms intussusception. The next step is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Barium enema reduces intussusception, per AAP. A, B, D, E are secondary.
Question 9 of 9
A 4-year-old boy presents with fever and a swollen elbow. Aspiration yields gram-positive cocci. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Septic arthritis features fever, swelling, and gram-positive cocci, per AAP. B-E lack infection.