ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is terminally ill. Which of the following reactions to death should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers see death as punishment due to egocentrism, not grasping permanence or isolation.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a school-age child who has autism and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TV risks overstimulation. Minimal contact respects sensory needs. Shared rooms and forced eye contact may distress.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has been vomiting for the past 8 hours. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the child is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia indicates dehydration. BP may drop, veins collapse, and fontanel sinks in dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). The nurse should expect the rash to appear on which area of the child's body first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fifth disease starts with a 'slapped cheek' rash on the face.