ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging risks irritation. Aspiration is unnecessary. Consent is required. Dorsogluteal site risks nerve injury; vastus lateralis is preferred.
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 see death as punishment due to egocentrism, not grasping permanence or isolation.
Question 3 of 5
For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with Acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pertussis. Each finding may support more than one disease process or none at all.
Options | Acute laryngotracheobronchitis | Pertussis |
---|---|---|
Characteristics of cough | ||
Age | ||
Temperature |
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A. Barking cough fits laryngotracheobronchitis; whooping fits pertussis. B. Pertussis is more common in certain ages, notably infants. C. Fever aligns with laryngotracheobronchitis inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following areas should the nurse palpate to check for an inguinal hernia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the groin area detects inguinal hernias, where intestines protrude through abdominal muscles. The abdomen, lower back, and upper thigh are not specific sites for this condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who reports painful urination. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible manifestation of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial edema suggests kidney issues, not UTI. Fever is common in UTIs due to infection. Muscle twitching and moist membranes are unrelated to UTIs.