ATI LPN
ATI Custom- Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis who is being fitted with a brace and appears upset and angry, stating, 'I hate this brace; I hate it already.'
Question 1 of 5
In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the child to choose clothing to wear with the brace supports her self-esteem and body image, addressing her emotional distress. Focusing on long-term benefits (
B) dismisses her current feelings, suggesting isolation (
C) may increase distress, and comparing her situation to others (
D) is inappropriate and minimizes her experience.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer prophylactic eye ointment to a newborn to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin ointment prevents ophthalmia neonatorum from gonorrhea, standard for newborns. Nystatin (
A) treats fungal infections, ceftriaxone (
B) is systemic, and ofloxacin (
D) is for older patients.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 2-month-old infant whose provider applied a Pavlik harness 1 week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the infant's skin three times daily prevents irritation or breakdown from the harness, indicating proper understanding. Adjusting straps (
A) should be done by a provider, diapers go under the harness (
B), and lotion (
C) may cause irritation or slippage.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction for the treatment of a femur fracture.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shifting position every 4 hours prevents pressure ulcers and pneumonia in traction patients. Weights must hang freely (
A), exercises (
B) need provider orders, and pain medication (
C) depends on need.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data on an adolescent client who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty maintaining sustained attention is a hallmark of ADHD, affecting focus and organization. Reading skills (
A), word use (
B), and grooming (
D) are not primary symptoms of ADHD.