ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When providing nursing measures to relieve a 102-degree Fahrenheit fever in a toddler with an infection, what is the most effective intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using medications to lower the temperature set point is most effective. Antipyretics like acetaminophen reset the hypothalamic set point in a 102°F fever, addressing the cause, per pediatric standards. Clothing raises temperature, immersion risks shock, and sponging is adjunctive. A ensures safe, rapid fever reduction.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for a toddler with croup, which initial sign of croup requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory rate of 42 requires immediate attention in croup. Tachypnea signals airway obstruction, per pediatric emergency standards. Lethargy is concerning but secondary, bradycardia isn't typical, and secretions are expected. A prioritizes airway management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse admits a 3 week-old infant to the special care nursery with a diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. As the nurse reviews the birth history, which data would be most consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mechanical ventilation for 2 weeks is most consistent with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Prolonged ventilation damages premature lungs, per neonatology. Growth retardation , meconium , and phototherapy are unrelated. D matches the etiology.
Question 4 of 5
A mother telephones the clinic and says 'I am worried because my breast-fed 1 month-old infant has soft, yellow stools after each feeding.' The nurse's best response would be which of these?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This type of stool is normal for breast-fed infants' is best. Soft, yellow stools are typical in breast-fed 1-month-olds, per pediatric nutrition. Brown stools apply to formula, supplements or water aren't needed. A reassures accurately.
Question 5 of 5
A mother calls the clinic, concerned that her 5 week-old infant is 'sleeping more than her brother did.' What is the best initial response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Why do you think this is a concern?' is best. It explores the mother's perception, guiding assessment, per pediatric nursing. Patterns and age are follow-ups, sleeping post-feeding is normal. C uncovers potential issues effectively.