ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with a parent of a toddler. The parent tells the nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day. The nurse should recognize that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive milk can lead to iron-deficiency anemia because milk is low in iron and can interfere with iron absorption from other foods.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg PO to a preschool child for fever. The child weighs 30 lb. Available is acetaminophen liquid 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6.4
Rationale: Calculation: 30 lb × 0.454 kg/lb = 13.62 kg; 15 mg/kg × 13.62 kg = 204.3 mg; 204.3 mg ÷ 160 mg/5 mL = 6.4 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bringing the infant's favourite blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security in an unfamiliar hospital environment. It helps the child feel more at ease and can reduce anxiety and stress associated with hospitalization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a window cut in it for viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing neurovascular checks is the highest priority to ensure that circulation sensation and movement are intact.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescence is characterized by the search for identity and defining a sense of self. Erikson identifies this stage as "Identity vs. Role Confusion where individuals explore and form their own identity separate from their family and childhood roles.