ATI LPN
PN VATI Pediatric Nursing Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child for dehydration. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse report? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dehydration in children is indicated by dry mucous membranes , sunken eye sockets , dry skin , and lethargy due to fluid loss affecting tissue hydration and energy levels. Hypertension is not a typical sign; hypotension is more common in severe dehydration due to reduced blood volume.
Question 2 of 5
Which strategy is most appropriate for administering a medication to a toddler-aged child who has a history of being difficult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allowing the mother to administer leverages trust, reducing resistance. Mixing with drink risks rejection, IV is invasive, and force increases trauma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse witnesses a child collapsing in the cafeteria. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per BLS, determining unresponsiveness is the first step to assess the need for further action, ensuring a systematic response.
Question 4 of 5
An appropriate intervention for a 3-month-old with gastroesophageal reflux is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upright or left-side positioning (B) reduces reflux by gravity assistance. Rice cereal (A) is for older infants, pyloric meds (C) are unrelated, and infant seats (D) increase pressure. Document: 'The infant is placed in a prone position to avoid increased intraabdominal pressure,' but upright/left-side aligns with standard care.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn's failure to pass meconium within the first 24 hours after birth may indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung’s disease (A) causes delayed meconium passage due to absent intestinal motility. Celiac (B) affects absorption later, abdominal defects (C) are structural, and intussusception (D) occurs postnatally. Document: 'Failure to pass meconium… may be an indication of Hirschsprung disease.'