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ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about bicycle safety with a school-age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feet touching the ground ensures balance and control, enhancing safety. Helmets cover the forehead, riding with traffic is safer, and walking bikes through crosswalks is recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is terminally ill. Which of the following reactions to death should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers often perceive death as a form of punishment due to magical thinking. They may believe that death happens because of something they did wrong or something they caused, reflecting a child's egocentric thinking. They generally do not understand the permanence of death, which typically develops around age 6, nor do they focus on isolation or physical changes as older children might.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a preschooler who has a hip fracture and is in a spica cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hot spot on the cast may indicate localized infection, as it suggests warmth from underlying inflammation or infection, which requires prompt assessment. Edema, itching, and pain are common with casts but not specific to infection unless accompanied by other signs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the toddler to inspect the stethoscope reduces anxiety and builds trust, enhancing cooperation during the visit. Other actions may increase distress or discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a toddler who has conjunctivitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning the eye with a moist cloth removes secretions safely, reducing irritation. Wiping outward to inward risks contamination, and compresses or morning-only ointment are less effective or appropriate.