ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who is terminally ill. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Involving siblings fosters family support and understanding in terminal illness. Avoiding death discussions, frequent vitals, and ROM focus less on comfort and emotional needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the collection of a bone marrow specimen from a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The posterior iliac crest is the typical site for bone marrow aspiration in children, and the prone position provides safe, stable access. Other positions do not effectively expose this site for the procedure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing the toddler to inspect the stethoscope reduces anxiety and builds trust, enhancing cooperation during the visit. Other actions may increase distress or discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure, a common finding. Hypertension, increased urine, and bounding pulses are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following developmental findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A crude pincer grasp is a milestone at 9 months, reflecting fine motor development. Shaking head for 'no,' two-word phrases, and four-block towers occur later in development.