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 requires emergency surgery and whose parent is an emancipated adolescent. Which of the following people can sign the informed consent form for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emancipated adolescent parent has legal authority to consent for their child's procedure. Others lack this authority unless legally designated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A snack before activity prevents hypoglycemia. Increased carbs when sick requires guidance, bedtime snacks prevent overnight lows, and meals should balance nutrients, not focus on proteins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a preschooler who has amblyopia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patching the unaffected eye strengthens the affected eye in amblyopia. Antibiotics, irrigation, or warm packs are not treatments for this condition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of an adolescent who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using charts supports organization in ADHD. Methylphenidate may cause weight loss, changing study areas disrupts routine, and it requires regular dosing, not as-needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about preventing infections with the parent of a child who is receiving chemotherapy and has a platelet count of 100,000/mm3. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspecting the mouth for sores detects mucositis early, reducing infection risk. Rectal temperatures, live vaccines like MMR, and park visits increase infection risk during chemotherapy.