ATI LPN
PN Pediatric Nursing Practice 2023 B Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which nursing actions are appropriate when teaching a pediatric patient how to administer an insulin injection? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing on a doll , watching a video , and nurse demonstration teach effectively. Beach imagery and watching another child are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 9
Which essential oils are contraindicated during pregnancy? (Select ONE that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wintergreen (A) and anise (C) are contraindicated in pregnancy due to potential uterine stimulation or toxicity. Jasmine (B), lavender (D), and peppermint (E, not listed) are generally safe. Document: 'Some essential oils… contraindicated… include anise… wintergreen.'
Question 3 of 9
A 4-year-old girl presents with abdominal pain and vomiting. Ultrasound shows a doughnut sign. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception shows a doughnut sign, per AAP. A, C-E differ.
Question 4 of 9
The physical assessment technique that the nurse would omit in caring for a 2-year-old who has a Wilms' tumor is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal palpation (B) risks spreading Wilms’ tumor cells. Other techniques (A, C, D) are safe. Document: 'Palpation of the abdomen could disturb the tumor and cause the malignancy to spread.'
Question 5 of 9
A 6-year-old boy presents with night sweats and weight loss. Chest x-ray shows hilar lymphadenopathy. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis features night sweats and hilar nodes, per CDC. A, C-E differ.
Question 6 of 9
A 4-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Stool culture grows E. coli O157:H7. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemolytic uremic syndrome follows E. coli O157:H7 with bloody diarrhea, per CDC. A, B, D, E differ in etiology.
Question 7 of 9
The most common complication of tonsillectomy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding C is the primary concern, per document p36, .
Question 8 of 9
What does the 'A' stand for in HEADSS?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HEADSS assesses adolescent psychosocial risks: Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sex, Suicide/Depression. ‘A’ stands for Activities (Choice C), exploring hobbies, sports, or social engagement to build rapport. Academic achievement (Choice A), Accommodation (Choice B), and Affect (Choice D) aren’t part of HEADSS. Activities is correct.
Question 9 of 9
Most common cause of death in patients with cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory failure is the leading cause of death in cystic fibrosis, from chronic lung damage, per CFF. A, C-E are less common.