ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the admission of a 9-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The elevated heart rate (tachycardia) at 182/min indicates increased cardiac workload, likely due to dehydration from gastroenteritis, requiring immediate attention. While skin turgor, potassium levels, and capillary refill are important, tachycardia is the priority to stabilize the infant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3° C (102.7° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the toddler's temperature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra clothing allows heat loss safely. Tepid baths risk shivering, aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, and cooling blankets are for severe cases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 1-month-old infant who has just undergone a hernia repair. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pressure of 64/40 mm Hg is abnormally low, indicating potential shock or dehydration, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are within normal ranges for a 1-month-old.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who requires emergency surgery and whose parent is an emancipated adolescent. Which of the following people can sign the informed consent form for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emancipated adolescent parent has legal authority to consent for their child's procedure. Others lack this authority unless legally designated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with an adolescent client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of scoliosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Starting range-of-motion exercises on the first postoperative day shows understanding of early mobilization. Misconceptions about walking, discharge timing, or brace fitting do not reflect accurate teaching.