ATI LPN
Pediatric Nursing Cardiac Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
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 2 of 4
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.'
Question 3 of 4
The initial sign of nephrosis that the nurse might note in the child would be :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Periorbital edema (B) is an early sign of nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. Rash (A), fever (C), and pain (D) are not typical. Document: 'An early sign… is periorbital edema.'
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is collecting data on a child with a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Which of the following questions would the nurse initially ask the mother of the child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rheumatic fever follows streptococcal sore throat (B), assessed via ASO titer. Chest pain (A), vomiting (C), and diarrhea (D) are less initial. Document: 'Rheumatic fever tends to recur… [after] a sore throat.'