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 has shigella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy prevents dehydration from shigella-induced diarrhea. Antidiarrheals worsen infection, high sodium is unneeded, and antivirals are ineffective against bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is essential before vaccination to ensure understanding of benefits and risks. Massaging, dorsogluteal site use, and aspiration are not recommended practices.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data from an 11-month-old infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor muscle tone is expected in failure to thrive due to malnutrition affecting muscle development. Higher weight, eye contact, and stranger anxiety are normal or unrelated findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse observes circumoral cyanosis in an infant who is choking. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delivering back blows with the infant face down is the initial step in the infant choking protocol to dislodge the obstruction. Other actions are inappropriate for active choking scenarios.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: The HPV vaccine is recommended for children aged 11-12, aligning with routine immunization schedules. Hib, Hepatitis A, and Rotavirus are typically given earlier in childhood and not at this age unless catching up.