ATI RN
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is not true of the skeletal dysplasias?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skeletal dysplasias often affect other systems (e.g., hearing, vision), not just the skeleton.
Question 2 of 5
In a child with hypernatremic dehydration, the first priority is restoration of intravascular volume by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) is used to restore intravascular volume safely in hypernatremic dehydration before correcting sodium levels gradually.
Question 3 of 5
Asymptomatic hyponatremia is seen in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia causes asymptomatic hyponatremia by drawing water into the extracellular space, diluting sodium without immediate symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Medications that cause renal losses of magnesium include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitors do not directly cause renal magnesium loss; others (e.g., amphotericin, cisplatin) affect tubular reabsorption.
Question 5 of 5
Treatment of hypermagnesmia include all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kayexalate treats hyperkalemia, not hypermagnesemia; hydration, diuretics, and calcium gluconate address magnesium excess.