ATI LPN
Nclex-Pn Practice Questions Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing abdominal girth for a pediatric client who presents with vomiting. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard practice for measuring abdominal girth in pediatrics is at the level of the umbilicus to assess for distension or fluid accumulation accurately. Other locations (A, B, D) do not provide a consistent or clinically relevant measurement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is discussing tips for sleep success for the child during the child's hospitalization. Which interventions should the nurse offer? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistency in bedtime , rituals , parental presence , and comfort items promote sleep. Nighttime meds disrupt sleep unless critical.
Question 3 of 5
A mother noticed a bulge in her 5-month-old's left groin. This bulge is painful and the physician said he needs emergency surgery. Based on the nurse's knowledge, which of the following conditions has occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A strangulated inguinal hernia (D) is irreducible, painful, and requires emergency surgery due to compromised blood flow. Reducible umbilical hernia (A) doesn’t need urgent surgery, appendicitis (B) involves abdominal pain, and Meckel’s (C) causes bleeding. Document states: 'He has a strangulated inguinal hernia because it is not reducible, causing pain and necessitates emergency surgery.'
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
A 10 year-old-child is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. What is most likely way the child contracted this disease.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A spreads via fecal-oral route, often contaminated water (D). Blood (A) is Hep B/C, droplets (B) respiratory viruses, ticks (C) Lyme. Document: 'The ingestion of contaminated water… [is how] hepatitis A [is contracted].'