ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
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.
Question 3 of 5
A newborn failed to pass meconium within the first 24 hours of life. Abdominal x-ray reveals a soap bubble appearance in the right lower quadrant. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium ileus shows a soap bubble sign on x-ray, common in cystic fibrosis, per AAP. A-C, E have different findings.
Question 4 of 5
Most common musculoskeletal abnormality in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoporosis is the most common musculoskeletal issue in cystic fibrosis, from malabsorption, per CFF. B-E are less frequent.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-month-old infant presents with watery diarrhea and dehydration. Stool culture grows Vibrio cholerae. The best treatment is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration solution is the cornerstone for cholera, per WHO, correcting dehydration. A, B, D, E are adjunctive or contraindicated.