ATI RN
Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The parent of a 7-year-old with continued bed-wetting at night says they've tried getting the child up at 11:30 p.m. Which is the best next step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The physical abuse of children by parents affects children of all ages. It is estimated that 1% to 2% of children are physically abused during childhood and that significant number of them are fatally injured each year. Of the following, the second LEADING cause of mortality from physical abuse is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
While assessing a 2-hour old neonate, the nurse observes the neonate to have acrocyanosis. Which of the following nursing actions should be performed initially?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acrocyanosis is a normal finding in newborns, characterized by bluish discoloration of the hands and feet due to immature circulation. It usually resolves on its own within 24 hours after birth and does not require any intervention. It is essential for the nurse to recognize this normal physiological process to avoid unnecessary interventions. Activating the code blue system, taking the newborn's temperature immediately, or notifying the physician of the need for a cardiac consult is not indicated in this scenario because acrocyanosis is a benign condition in neonates.
Question 4 of 5
A female child, age 6, is brought to the health clinic for a routine checkup. To assess the child's vision, the nurse should ask:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the child if they have any problems seeing different colors is a suitable way to assess their vision during a routine checkup. Issues with colors can indicate potential color blindness or other vision problems. Asking about night vision (choice B) or glare (choice C) might be more relevant in specific situations or with older patients. Inquiring about their performance in school (choice D) could provide information related to vision but is not as direct and specific as asking about color vision.
Question 5 of 5
Sunshine, age 13, has had a lumbar puncture to examine the CSF to determine if bacterial infection exists. The best position to keep her in after the procedure is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The best position to keep Sunshine in after a lumbar puncture is in the supine position for several hours. This position helps prevent a post-lumbar puncture headache, which is a common complication of the procedure. Keeping Sunshine supine helps reduce the chances of leaking CSF and minimizes the risk of developing a headache due to decreased CSF pressure. Additionally, it is vital to encourage increased fluid intake post-procedure to help replenish the lost CSF and prevent dehydration.