ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 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: Reassuring the child it's not their fault reduces guilt and builds trust. Other statements may imply blame, judgment, or break mandatory reporting ethics.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Padding under the head prevents injury during a seizure. Restraining, magnesium, or tongue blades risk harm or are inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler whose guardian reports multiple episodes of diarrhea. The provider suspects Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stool specimen for culture confirms Clostridium difficile by detecting toxins A and B, which cause severe diarrhea. Blood cultures are for systemic infections, 'C. diff test' is vague, and occult blood tests don't diagnose C. difficile.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a plaster spica cast applied 6 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking toe color and temperature assesses circulation, critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome early after cast application.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain the length and weight of a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Measuring crown to heel and balancing the scale ensure accurate length and weight. Stadiometers are for standing, diapers add weight, and paper isn't needed.