ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a fractured right tibia and a cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cool toes indicate circulation issues, urgent to report. A, B, D are less critical.
Extract:
Vital Signs
0730:
3-year-old toddler presents to the clinic with guardian. Guardian reports toddler woke up coughing and had a low-grade fever. Alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted.
0800:
Toddler became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible, inspiratory stridor. Barking, non-productive cough present.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the collected data. For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.
| Options | Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis | Pneumonia |
|---|---|---|
| Type of cough | ||
| Irritability | ||
| Fever | ||
| Stridor |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Barking cough is specific to croup. B. Irritability can occur in both due to discomfort. C. Fever is common in both infections. D. Stridor is characteristic of croup, not typical in pneumonia.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an expected developmental finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding a rattle is typical at 3 months. A, C, D occur later.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Medical History
0800:
Tympanic temperature 39° C (102.2° F)
Heart rate 150/min
Respiratory rate 40/min
Blood pressure 105/60 mm Hg
1200:
Tympanic temperature 38.5° C (101.3° F)
Heart rate 140/min
Respiratory rate 38/min
Blood pressure 102/50 mm Hg
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should plan to clarify the prescription for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ceftriaxone is contraindicated due to cephalosporin allergy; clarification ensures safety.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform suctioning for an infant who has a partial mucus occlusion of her tracheostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Short suction intervals prevent trauma. A, B, D risk discomfort or infection.