ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who is hypoglycemic. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache occurs in hypoglycemia due to low brain glucose. Flushed skin and fruity breath suggest hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and is formula-fed. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate to meet the infant's nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feeding at the first hunger sign allows small, frequent meals, reducing heart workload. Firm nipples, thickening, or diluting worsen fatigue or nutrition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription for pancreatic enzymes. Which of the following outcomes is a desired effect of the pancreatic enzymes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes improve digestion, aiming for normal stools. Oxygen saturation and glucose aren't directly affected, and weight loss is undesirable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who has an upper respiratory infection and requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring. On which of the following sites should the nurse plan to place the sensor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Toes provide reliable perfusion for pulse oximetry in infants, unlike fingers or ear lobes, which are less effective.
Extract:
Nurses Notes
0730
3-year-old toddler presents to the clinic with guardian. Guardian reports toddler woke up coughing and had a low-grade fever. Alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted
0800
Toddler became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible, inspiratory stridor, Barking non-productive cough present.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies the parent is having difficulty discussing the metastasis of the cancer with their adolescent. The nurse should ___ and ___
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Supporting the parent emotionally and suggesting a delay respects their role and timing, aiding effective communication.