ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has mild dehydration due to an Escherichia coli infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent rehydration is effective. B, C, D don't address immediate fluid needs.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Assesses circulation, critical post-cast. B, C, D are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent client who is in skeletal traction for the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padding prevents infection. A, C, D risk constipation or misalignment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinnitus is unrelated to hypocalcemia. B. BP isn't typically elevated in hypocalcemia. C. Constipation isn't common; neuromuscular issues are. D. Muscle tremors occur due to increased excitability from low calcium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen from an infant to check for the presence of ova and parasites. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swabbing is effective for ova detection. A, C, D risk contamination or inaccuracy.