ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This position helps to open the spaces between vertebrae, facilitating the lumbar puncture.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about methylphenidate (Ritalin) with the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant and giving it too late in the day can cause insomnia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a calcium level of 11.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypercalcemia can lead to muscle weakness and hypotonicity due to its effects on nerve and muscle function.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hr ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A capillary refill time of more than 2 seconds indicates poor perfusion which can be a sign of compartment syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a 6-year-old child who has just had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of postoperative care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous swallowing can indicate bleeding a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.