ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse understands that medical play helps accomplish therapeutic goals for medical procedures. Which of the following is an example of medical play for a school-aged child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical play, like giving a doll a shot , helps children process procedures. Seeing equipment or reading is educational, and blocks are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The most common form of lead poisoning in children comes from:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lead poisoning in children most commonly arises from ingestion of lead-based paint , often from old homes. Pencils use graphite, not lead; medications are rarely a source; and water can be contaminated but is less common than paint exposure historically.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 9 year old how to administer his own insulin. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the child to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 90-degree angle (C) is standard for insulin injection in children, ensuring subcutaneous delivery. Six inches (A) is excessive, exercised sites (B) affect absorption, and intramuscular (D) is incorrect. Document: 'Children often find it easier to learn to inject the needle at a 90-degree angle.'
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that the sexually active adolescent girl understands the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Condom use (C) reduces STD risk, though not 100%. Vaccines (A) are limited (e.g., HPV), douching (B) increases risk, and the pill (D) prevents pregnancy, not STDs. Document: 'The use of condoms to prevent STDs is… recommended.'
Question 5 of 5
The disease that causes a 'Slapped Cheek' appearance is :
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fifth Disease (A), caused by parvovirus B19, presents with a 'slapped cheek' rash. Roseola (B) has a truncal rash, measles (C) koplik spots, and Lyme (D) a bullseye rash. Document: 'Child has “Slapped Cheek” appearance… Fifth Disease.'