ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II 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: A
Rationale: An ice collar reduces swelling and pain. Cherry juice irritates, straws risk bleeding, and coughing disrupts healing.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal vaccine reduces infection risk in asthma. Salmeterol isn't for acute use, sports are beneficial, and peak flow needs slow inhalation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to an 11-year-old child who is up-to-date with current immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HPV is recommended at 11-12 years. Hepatitis A, rotavirus, and Hib are earlier or not routine at this age.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who reports painful urination. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible manifestation of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common systemic sign of UTI due to infection. Moist membranes indicate hydration, edema suggests renal issues, and twitching is unrelated.
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.