ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is an action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for dehydration caused by diarrhea. Chicken broth, hypertonic solutions, and NPO status are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
What is the treatment of choice for a child with intussusception?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Air or barium enema is both diagnostic and therapeutic, reducing intussusception. Surgery is reserved for complications, and IV fluids or gastric gavage do not resolve the condition.
Question 3 of 5
A child who has never been free of bed-wetting for any extended period of time is defined as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary enuresis describes children who have never achieved nighttime dryness. UTIs or regressive behavior may cause secondary enuresis, and GER is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The surgeon prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints to the infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site. Wrist, mummy, or jacket restraints are inappropriate for this purpose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about Ambiguous Genitalia. Which of the following statements shows the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding tub baths for at least 1 week post-surgery prevents infection and aids healing, indicating effective teaching.