ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has pertussis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pertussis spreads via respiratory droplets, requiring droplet precautions. Contact precautions are for direct contact diseases, airborne for smaller particles like TB, and protective precautions are for immunocompromised patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood pressure reading from a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the arm at heart level ensures accuracy. Diastolic is K5, cuff release should be 2-3 mm Hg/second, and cuff size is ~40% of arm circumference.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who reports manifestations of an STI. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents can consent to STI screening in many jurisdictions, respecting their privacy. Guardian involvement may deter care, and notification breaches confidentiality unless required.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3° C (102.7° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the toddler's temperature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra clothing allows heat loss safely. Tepid baths risk shivering, aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, and cooling blankets are for severe cases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings indicates expected growth and development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting unsupported by 8 months is expected. Bottle holding occurs earlier, palmar grasp fades by this age, and tongue thrust typically resolves by 6 months.