ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 4
From what herb does digitalis originate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digitalis, a cardiac glycoside, comes from foxglove (D). Cinchona (A) yields quinine, poppy (B) opiates, and chamomile (C) is sedative. Document: 'Digitalis originates from foxglove.'
Question 2 of 4
An appropriate nursing intervention for a hospitalized child who is autistic would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minimizing disruptions (D) supports autistic children’s need for structure. Activity (A) overwhelms, age-based communication (B) ignores ability, and no toys (C) limits comfort. Document: 'Provide a highly structured environment with few distractions.'
Question 3 of 4
An adolescent is at the pediatrician's office because he has been experiencing intense itching, particularly in the axilla and between the fingers. The itching is worse during the night and he has not been sleeping well. This symptom is associated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scabies (B) causes intense nocturnal itching in interdigital and axillary areas due to mite burrows. Eczema (A) is chronic, lice (C) affect the scalp, and tinea (D) is fungal. Document: 'Intense itching, especially at night, is characteristic of scabies.'
Question 4 of 4
An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse's office. The nurse should call 911 if the student:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Seizures over 5 minutes (A) suggest status epilepticus, requiring 911. Falling (B), confusion (C), and lethargy (D) are normal postictal states. Document: 'If seizures last more than 5 minutes, call 911… possible status epilepticus.'