ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who is receiving carbamazepine (Tegretol) for partial seizure disorder. Which of the following statements by the adolescent's parent is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased bruising can indicate thrombocytopeniaa potential side effect of carbamazepine which can lead to serious bleeding issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has sickle disease and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain is the most common and significant symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about Iron deficiency anemia to the parents of a 14-month-old. Which of the following should the nurse recommend as a method of preventing iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Milk especially cow's milk is low in iron and can inhibit iron absorption. Excessive milk consumption can also lead to iron deficiency anemia by displacing iron-rich foods from the diet and potentially causing gastrointestinal bleeding in infants.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working at a clinic speaks on the telephone with a parent of a 2-month-old infant. The parent tells the nurse that the infant has projectile vomiting followed by hunger after meals. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Projectile vomiting can be a sign of pyloric stenosis a condition that requires prompt medical evaluation.
Question 5 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.