ATI LPN
PN Pediatric Nursing Online Practice B Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with a tracheostomy requires
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All D ensure tracheostomy care, per document p60, 3.
Question 2 of 5
Which gastrointestinal defects often diagnosed shortly after birth should the nurse include in the assessment process of all newborns? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biliary atresia , Hirschsprung’s , and cleft palate are congenital and detectable early. Pyloric stenosis presents at 3-6 weeks, and Crohn’s develops later, not at birth.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate to reduce stress while preparing a 5-year-old pediatric patient for surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parental presence until sedation reduces stress for a 5-year-old, leveraging attachment. Jewelry is unsafe, quick explanations may overwhelm, and a firm voice increases anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication would the pediatric Rapid Response Team (RRT) not consider when caring for a child demonstrating acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amoxicillin , an antibiotic, treats infection, not acute respiratory distress. Diphenhydramine , methylprednisone , and epinephrine address allergic or inflammatory causes.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention is most important when feeding an infant with pyloric stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent burping (B) during feedings removes gas in pyloric stenosis, reducing vomiting risk. Quick feedings (A), discouraging parents (C), or stopping for vomiting (D) worsen outcomes. Document: 'The infant should be burped… to remove any gas accumulated in the stomach.'