ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child and suspects the child has experienced physical maltreatment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reassures the child, reducing guilt. B, C, D are less supportive.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has hemophilia about the care of an injury that causes bleeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BIce reduces bleeding. A, C, D worsen bleeding or clotting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a 6-year-old child following a surgical procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate below normal range (60-100) needs reporting. A, B, D are normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has a sprained wrist. Which of the following interventions should the nurse instruct the parent to implement during the first 12 to 24 hr to minimize swelling?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevation reduces swelling. A, C, D may increase it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who is postoperative following tetralogy of Fallot correction. Which of the following manifestations indicates the child is possibly experiencing decreased cardiac output?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses suggest poor perfusion. A, B, D are normal findings.