ATI LPN
Pediatric Cardiac Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should suspect dehydration if an infant has
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sunken eyes A indicate dehydration, per document p60, 6.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a child diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease from the hospital. Which topic is appropriate for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching with the child's parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hirschsprung’s disease often requires surgical intervention (e.g., colostomy) to manage absent ganglion cells in the colon. Teaching colostomy care is appropriate. Allergies , dairy elimination , and TPN are not standard management unless specified.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate when providing emergency care to a child whose parents do not wish to leave the room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing parents to stay supports family-centered care and reduces child stress, unless safety dictates otherwise.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is making pediatric bed assignments. What should the nurse take into consideration when making bed assignments? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Similar ages and diagnoses aid compatibility, and cribs are safe for older infants. Adults with children and full beds for toddlers pose safety risks.
Question 5 of 5
A client was inquiring to his nurse about ways that could help him stop smoking and pain control. Identify the correct one:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypnotherapy (C) uses a hypnotic state for suggestions aiding smoking cessation and pain control. Guided imagery (A) aids relaxation, hydrotherapy (B) uses water for therapy, and biofeedback (D) manages stress via physiological feedback. Document: 'Smoking cessation and pain control have been successfully achieved using [hypnotherapy].'