ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is terminally ill. The child's guardian and younger sibling are at the bedside. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the guardian?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prepares the guardian for honest, age-appropriate discussions. B. Incorrect for a 10-year-old's understanding. C, D hinder emotional support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft palate. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immobilizers protect the surgical site. A, B, D risk disrupting healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at an urgent care clinic is caring for a child who hit her head on the playground at school 30 min ago. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetric pupils signal potential brain injury, the priority over A, B, D.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a toddler about viral conjunctivitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper cleansing prevents spread. A, C are incorrect for viral infection; D isn't continuous.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a school-age child who is being discharged following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding baths prevents infection. A, B, C are incorrect post-procedure care.