ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a child who is in status asthmaticus. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol rapidly relieves bronchospasm in status asthmaticus. Heliox, prednisone, and saline are secondary or not indicated as first-line treatments.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has pneumonia due to varicella zoster. The parent asks the nurse what types of activities are available for the child. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alphabet flashcards are safe, low-exertion, and avoid infection spread. Cartoons with peers, wagon pulling, or writing are riskier or too demanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching about head injuries with a group of parents of school-age children. The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor for and report which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability may signal increased intracranial pressure post-head injury, requiring prompt reporting. Insomnia, diarrhea, and hypothermia are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a toddler about promoting effective sleep patterns. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing a drink of water before bed supports hydration without stimulating the child, unlike TV watching or eating close to bedtime, which can disrupt sleep. Moving a child after falling asleep may create dependency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an adolescent who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen daily for the last 6 months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood in stool suggests possible GI bleeding from long-term ibuprofen use, requiring urgent reporting. Stiffness is expected, vitamins are benign, and a single missed dose is less critical.