ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who is terminally ill. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Involving siblings fosters family support and understanding in terminal illness. Avoiding death discussions, frequent vitals, and ROM focus less on comfort and emotional needs.
Question 2 of 5
A school nurse is assisting with health screenings for school-age children during a health fair. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates scoliosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uneven shoulders when standing erect indicate scoliosis due to spinal curvature asymmetry, a key screening sign. Other findings relate to different musculoskeletal issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is speaking with a parent of a 1-year-old toddler who received her scheduled immunizations 1 hr ago. Which of the following findings reported by the parent is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling around the eyelids and mouth may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate attention. Other findings are common post-immunization reactions but less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure, a common finding. Hypertension, increased urine, and bounding pulses are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the guardians of a toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hard-boiled egg is nutritious and safe when cut into pieces, avoiding choking risks posed by grapes, raw carrots, and popcorn for toddlers.