ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 4-year-old client admitted to the pediatric unit for respiratory distress. Which of the following findings should be addressed immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stridor during inspiration indicates an upper airway obstruction, requiring immediate attention to prevent severe hypoxia or respiratory failure. A wet, productive cough suggests a lower respiratory issue but is less urgent. A fever of 38.5°C (101.3°F) is concerning but not immediately life-threatening. Irritability is nonspecific and less critical than stridor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). The nurse should expect the rash to appear on which area of the child's body first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fifth disease begins with a 'slapped cheek' facial rash due to parvovirus B19, before spreading elsewhere.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has shigella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration prevents dehydration in shigella. High sodium worsens imbalance, antidiarrheals prolong infection, and antivirals are ineffective against bacteria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data from an 11-month-old infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Poor muscle tone is expected due to malnutrition in failure to thrive. Eye contact and stranger anxiety are normal, and weight is typically below the 5th percentile.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old infant who is 12 hours postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC Scale assesses pain in non-verbal infants via behavior, ideal for an 18-month-old. Others require higher cognitive ability.