ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is speaking with a parent of a 1-year-old toddler who received her scheduled immunizations 1 hr ago. Which of the following findings reported by the parent is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling around the eyelids and mouth may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate attention. Other findings are common post-immunization reactions but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 2-year-old toddler during a well-child visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Only six teeth at age 2 indicates a developmental delay, as most children have 16 teeth by this age. Other findings align with normal 2-year-old milestones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure, a common finding. Hypertension, increased urine, and bounding pulses are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the skin improves circulation for accurate pulse oximetry readings, especially in children. Frequent repositioning, taping to the palm, or nail placement are less effective or incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is brought to the urgent care clinic following exposure to poison ivy 1 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing with cold water removes poison ivy oil (urushiol) from the skin, preventing or reducing rash severity. Other actions are secondary to this initial step.