ATI LPN
Care During Pediatric Emergencies Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for teaching interventions for a single mother who leaves her toddler unattended in the bathtub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a toddler unattended in the bathtub poses a significant risk for drowning, making 'Risk for Suffocation' the most appropriate diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a 7-month-old boy with a broken arm agree on how the accident happened. Which account would lead the nurse to suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 7-month-old is unlikely to roll off a changing table independently, raising suspicion of abuse if the story doesn't align with developmental ability.
Question 3 of 5
A 6-month-old male is at his well-child checkup. The nurse weighs him, and his mother asks if his weight is normal for his age. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By 6 months, most infants have doubled their birth weight, and some may have tripled it, making this the most accurate and specific response.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted to the hospital unit with physical injuries. The nurse is taking the child's history. Which statement by the parent would arouse suspicion of abuse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement may arouse suspicion because it suggests negligence, as the caregiver left the baby unattended in a potentially dangerous situation, unlike the other plausible accidents involving siblings or environmental factors.
Question 5 of 5
After receiving an immunization, a child develops swelling and tenderness at the injection site, a low-grade fever, and malaise. The pediatric ED nurse informs the child's parents that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This reaction is moderate and can be managed with Tylenol and Benadryl. Swelling, tenderness, low-grade fever, and malaise are common mild reactions to immunizations that do not require emergency care or delaying future vaccinations.