ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Greenview College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a fracture to the right femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling in the right foot can indicate nerve damage or compromised circulation, which is critical to address in a patient with a fracture, suggesting complications like compartment syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who refuses to take his medication because of the bad taste. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child's cooperation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering an ice pop numbs taste buds, making medication more palatable without deceit.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child who has been admitted to the hospital. Which of the following toys should the nurse plan to provide the child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hand puppets are suitable for a 4-year-old, encouraging imaginative play and fine motor skill development.
Question 4 of 5
Jack, age 13, told his mom his friend at school Chris was making fun of him because of which body system differences when compared to girls in his class?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Height differences are significant during puberty, with boys often experiencing growth spurts at different times compared to girls.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car safety with the parents of a preschool-age child. Which of the following findings indicates the correct use of a booster seat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lap belt fitting low across the hips distributes force over stronger bony structures, reducing injury risk.