ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a pediatric hotline receives a call from a mother who plans to administer aspirin to a toddler for a fever and wants to know the dosage. Which of the following statements by the nurse is an appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is commonly recommended for treating fever in children as it is safer and does not carry the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent. Which of the following represents the greatest risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The presence of an active psychiatric disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pediculus capitis with the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sharing hats or other personal items can facilitate the transmission of lice from one child to another.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric unit is receiving a report from an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A urine specific gravity of 1.002 indicates very dilute urine
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood transfusions are often necessary in sickle cell crisis to manage severe anemia and improve oxygen delivery.