ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who has myelomeningocele. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying a sterile, moist dressing on the sac prevents infection and keeps the tissue moist, promoting healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent. The nurse should expect that the adolescent is working on which of the following developmental tasks according to Erikson's developmental stages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Defining a sense of self pertains to the identity vs. role confusion stage, which occurs in adolescence. This stage focuses on developing a personal identity and a sense of self.
Question 3 of 5
Sahar's baby is 6 months old and teething. Sahar had the baby at a health care office for a 6-month checkup and Sahar is appropriately wearing a mask. The baby started to cry. What may be the cause of the baby crying?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Babies at 6 months are developing object permanence and might experience anxiety if they cannot see familiar faces due to a mask.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with new parents on the proper way to use an infant car seat. Which of the following statements by the parents should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing a baby to watch the driver indicates a forward-facing position, which is unsafe for infants; rear-facing provides better protection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant at a well-child visit. The nurse should expect the infant to double his birth weight by which of the following ages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 5-6 months, many infants double their birth weight, indicating healthy growth and development, aligning with common pediatric growth patterns.