ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to a plan of care for a 24-month-old toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring a nap supports rest and development. Buttoning shirts, yes/no questions, and sharing toys are beneficial but not the priority over rest for a toddler's well-being.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of an adolescent who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using charts supports organization in ADHD. Methylphenidate may cause weight loss, changing study areas disrupts routine, and it requires regular dosing, not as-needed.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a hospitalized toddler who has congenital heart disease. The parent calls the nurse to the room to ask for fresh linens and states, 'My child never wets the bed at home. I am not sure why this is happening now.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make to the parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regression like bedwetting is common during hospitalization stress and is typically temporary. Other responses either dismiss concerns or unnecessarily escalate the issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler immediately following the application of a long-leg plaster cast due to a fracture. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring capillary refill is critical to assess circulation and detect complications like compartment syndrome post-cast application. Supporting the cast, checking skin, and instructing the child are important but secondary to ensuring circulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 1-month-old infant who has colic. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pacifier soothes colicky infants. Water risks intoxication, heating pads may burn, and delayed response increases distress in young infants.