ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 4 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. In taking the child's history, what does the nurse recognize as the probable cause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis often follows a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, typically within 1-3 weeks. German measles, dysuria, and allergies are not causative factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has severe diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rehydration addresses the immediate risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in severe diarrhea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 10
Rationale: Available: 7.5 mg/15 mL, Desired: 5 mg. Volume = 5 mg / 7.5 mg × 15 mL = 10 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 2-month-old infant who has just undergone cleft palate repair. The nurse should contribute which of the following interventions to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying position protects the surgical site and minimizes aspiration risk. Half-strength formula, removing restraints, or PRN pain medication are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
What foods does the nurse recommend the child with acute glomerulonephritis avoid to prevent hyperkalemia? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Organ meats, bananas, and dairy are high in potassium, which should be avoided to prevent hyperkalemia.