ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a parenting class and is approached by a parent of a 2-year-old toddler who asks what to do when the toddler throws a tantrum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums helps extinguish the behavior, teaching the child that tantrums do not gain attention.
Question 2 of 5
The father of a toddler asks a nurse at a well-child clinic what to do when his child kicks and screams during temper tantrums. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ignoring tantrums avoids reinforcing the behavior, teaching the child that tantrums will not gain attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning home care for a school-age child who is awaiting discharge to home following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following growth and development stages according to Erikson should the nurse consider in the planning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Industry vs. inferiority is the stage for school-age children, where they develop a sense of pride and competence in their skills.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a fracture to the right femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling in the right foot can indicate nerve damage or compromised circulation, which is critical to address in a patient with a fracture, suggesting complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with providing care for a child who is in a synthetic hip spica cast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying moleskin protects the child's skin from irritation, promoting comfort and skin integrity.