ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who is immediately postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cherry juice may mask bleeding. Coughing risks clot dislodgement. Straws increase bleeding risk. An ice collar reduces pain and swelling, aiding recovery.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: Numeric scale requires verbal ability. Poker Chip
Tool suits older children. FLACC Scale assesses behavior, ideal for infants. Color tool needs cognitive association.
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: D
Rationale: Shigella is bacterial, not viral. Antidiarrheals prolong infection. High sodium diets are irrelevant. Oral rehydration prevents dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sports are safe with management. Peak flow requires exhalation. Pneumococcal vaccine reduces infection risk. Salmeterol is for maintenance, not acute.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who is immediately postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cherry juice may mask bleeding. Coughing risks clot dislodgement. Straws increase bleeding risk. An ice collar reduces pain and swelling, aiding recovery.