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ATI Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newborn's parents are being taught about ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct instruction to prevent SIDS is to give the infant a pacifier at bedtime. The use of a pacifier while the infant is sleeping is associated with a decreased risk of SIDS. Other recommended preventive measures include placing the infant on their back to sleep, using a firm mattress in the crib, and avoiding soft bedding or pillows.
Question 2 of 5
A toddler in the emergency department has partial thickness burns on his right arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In caring for an adolescent with severe abdominal pain due to appendicitis, where should the nurse identify as McBurney's point?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: McBurney's point is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, specifically between the umbilicus and the anterior iliac crest. This point is significant in diagnosing appendicitis, as tenderness at McBurney's point is a classic sign of appendicitis and indicates inflammation near the appendix.
Question 4 of 5
A caregiver is providing teaching about car seat use to the mother of a six-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Lower anchors and tethers, known as the LATCH child safety seat system, should be used to secure an infant's car seat in the vehicle. This system provides a safer and more secure way of installing the car seat compared to using the seat belt alone. Using the lower anchors and tethers ensures proper installation and reduces the risk of car seat movement during travel, providing optimal protection for the infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about preventing childhood obesity. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.