ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Checking toe color and temperature assesses circulation, critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome early after cast application.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who was admitted for acute diarrhea. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluid therapy is the priority for severe dehydration in acute diarrhea when oral intake fails, restoring fluid balance quickly.
Question 3 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: B
Rationale: Small, frequent doses of oral rehydration solution effectively treat mild dehydration without overwhelming the stomach. Fruit juices worsen diarrhea, and promethazine isn't indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide reduces fluid overload, decreasing edema as an effectiveness marker. Increased respiratory rate or potassium levels indicate issues, not success.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy reflects slowed metabolism in hypothyroidism. Diarrhea and tachycardia suggest hyperthyroidism, and hirsutism isn't typical.