ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had diarrhea for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stool culture identifies the cause. Apple juice worsens diarrhea. NPO risks dehydration. Weekly weighing misses acute changes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following areas should the nurse palpate to check for an inguinal hernia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palpating the groin area detects inguinal hernias, where intestines protrude through abdominal muscles. The abdomen, lower back, and upper thigh are not specific sites for this condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about bicycle safety with a school-age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feet touching the ground suggests an ill-fitting bike. A light-colored helmet enhances visibility and protects without covering ears. Riding through crosswalks or against traffic increases accident risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RSV causes rhinorrhea, not vesicles, barrel chest, or clubbing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about food choices with a parent of a child who has celiac disease. Which of the following responses by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malt, barley, and rye contain gluten, harmful in celiac disease. Rice pudding is gluten-free.