ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Which of the following positions should the nurse encourage to allow maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting upright or in a high Fowler's position is optimal for lung expansion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Night splints help maintain joint position and function during sleep, preventing contractures and deformities. This is a common intervention in managing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to ensure proper joint alignment and minimize pain and stiffness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an Infant who has spina bifida. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This helps prevent pressure on the spina bifida lesion and minimizes the risk of injury or infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a 4-year-old child for discharge following a bilateral myringotomy with tympanostomy tube placement. The mother asks what to do if the tubes fall out. The nurse should give the parent which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The healthcare provider needs to be informed to assess if new tubes are necessary.