ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung disease is characterized by a lack of nerve cells in parts of the colon, leading to obstruction and resulting in narrow ribbon-like stool.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who hit her head when she fell off of a dressing table. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicating increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability is a common early sign of increased ICP in infants. Changes in behaviour such as increased irritability or lethargy can indicate a neurological problemincluding increased pressure within the skull.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent was recently diagnosed with acne vulgaris and was prescribed tetracycline. Which of the following statements indicates that the client requires further education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tetracycline should not be taken with dairy products including milk because calcium in dairy can bind to the antibiotic and significantly reduce its absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hr ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A capillary refill time of more than 2 seconds indicates poor perfusion which can be a sign of compartment syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is attempting to obtain information from a child who is hearing impaired. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking slowly and facing the child ensures that they can read lips and facial expressions.