ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has pneumonia and a temperature of 39.4° C (103° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lowering room temperature aids fever reduction safely. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, frequent acetaminophen risks overdose, and ice baths can harm the child.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the skin improves circulation for accurate pulse oximetry readings, especially in children. Frequent repositioning, taping to the palm, or nail placement are less effective or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diets should the nurse recommend for the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-protein, high-calorie diet meets the increased nutritional needs of cystic fibrosis due to malabsorption, supporting growth and preventing malnutrition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: New lethargy in endocarditis suggests possible worsening or complications like embolism, requiring urgent assessment. Other findings are expected or less immediately critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 4-year-old child who is up-to-date on current immunizations and severely immunocompromised. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DTaP, an inactivated vaccine, is safe for immunocompromised children. MMR, Varicella, and LAIV are live vaccines, contraindicated due to infection risk.