ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who is postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip and palate. Which of the following action should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weighing monitors fluid status post-surgery. Betadine risks irritation, prone positioning may obstruct airways, and suctioning could harm the surgical site.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a school-age child who is current on recommended immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer at the 11-year-old well-child visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tdap is recommended at 11-12 years as a booster. Hib, IPV, and RV are given in infancy, not at this age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a child who is in status asthmaticus. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol rapidly relieves bronchospasm in status asthmaticus. Heliox, prednisone, and saline are secondary or not indicated as first-line treatments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 5-month-old infant who is postoperative following umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following measures should the nurse use to evaluate the infant's pain level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: FLACC is ideal for non-verbal infants post-surgery. COMFORT suits ICU settings, FACES is for older children, and CRIES is for neonates up to 6 months.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of infants. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as a possible indication of physical maltreatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Splash-mark burns suggest possible abuse due to their pattern and should be reported. Hemangiomas are benign, bruises need context, and abrasions may be accidental.