ATI LPN
Pediatric Ot Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse interviewing parents of an infant with pyloric stenosis would expect them to report which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Projectile vomiting (B) is the hallmark of pyloric stenosis due to pyloric obstruction. Diarrhea (A), poor appetite (C), and constipation (D) are not primary symptoms. Document: 'Vomiting is the outstanding symptom… described as projectile vomiting.'
Question 2 of 4
A child has vesicles that have ruptured around the mouth and nose to form a thick honey-colored crust. The nurse suspects that this is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Impetigo (C) features vesicles rupturing into honey-colored crusts, a bacterial infection. Miliaria (A) is heat rash, corporis pedis (B) is a typo (likely tinea), and scabies (D) causes itching burrows. Document: 'Impetigo consists of moist… vesicles… [forming] thick honey-colored crusts.'
Question 3 of 4
The assessment that would lead the nurse to suspect that a newborn infant has a ventricular septal defect is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A loud, harsh murmur with systolic tremor (A) is classic for ventricular septal defect due to blood shunting. Cyanosis (B) is variable, BP difference (C) is coarctation, and machinery murmur (D) is PDA. Document: 'A loud, harsh murmur combined with a systolic thrill is characteristic.'
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is reviewing the physician's orders for a child with rheumatic fever who is suspected of having a viral infection. The nurse notes that acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is prescribed for the child. Which of the following nursing actions is appropriate? Select one That Apply:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin in viral infection risks Reye’s syndrome; consult RN (B) and use acetaminophen (C) if approved. Aspirin for fever (A) or pain (D) is unsafe here. Document: 'Concerns… include aspirin toxicity… [use] acetaminophen… with permission.'