ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The surgeon prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints to the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from bending their arms keeping them from touching their face and disrupting the surgical site.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new plaster cast on her right arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Itching is common under a new cast and diphenhydramine can help manage this symptom without risking damage to the cast
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 providing teaching about Iron deficiency anemia to the parents of a 14-month-old. Which of the following should the nurse recommend as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Milk especially cow's milk is low in iron and can inhibit iron absorption. Excessive milk consumption can also lead to iron deficiency anemia by displacing iron-rich foods from the diet and potentially causing gastrointestinal bleeding in infants.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This helps maintain an open airway and allows for drainage of saliva or vomit reducing the risk of aspiration.