ATI LPN
Emergency Care Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old boy is in respiratory distress. Which nursing assessment finding would suggest the child aspirated a foreign body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Absent breath sounds in one lung suggest a foreign body obstruction blocking airflow to that lung.
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency room following ingestion of large amounts of acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following interventions does the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administration of acetylcysteine is the expected intervention to counteract acetaminophen toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
In the pediatric emergency department, the nurse must prioritize patient care. Which patient should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A child hit by a car requires immediate assessment and intervention due to the potential for severe trauma, making this the highest priority over non-life-threatening conditions like colic, suspected sexual activity, or a bite.
Question 4 of 5
A mother brings her two-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago. Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse should focus on the current illness reported by the mother, as the child has been regularly seen and assessed, making a comprehensive history or health promotion review less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent with chronic asthma, who has been hospitalized several times during the winter with severe asthmatic exacerbations, confides, 'I wish I could stay here in the hospital because every time that I go home, I get sick again!' The pediatric nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The goal with asthma should be to manage it at home to prevent future attacks. An asthma action plan should be developed while in the hospital, and continued by the patient and the doctor to avoid future exacerbations.