ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and is formula-fed. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate to meet the infant's nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feeding at the first hunger sign allows small, frequent meals, reducing heart workload. Firm nipples, thickening, or diluting worsen fatigue or nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft palate. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elbow immobilizers prevent hand-to-mouth contact, protecting the surgical site. Pacifiers, cleansing, or supine positioning risk healing disruption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child who has cystic fibrosis for chest physiotherapy. Which of the following times is appropriate for the nurse to administer bronchodilator therapy in relation to chest physiotherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchodilators immediately before physiotherapy open airways, enhancing mucus clearance. Other timings reduce effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an expected developmental finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 3 months, infants hold arms out, showing social attachment. Rolling, stranger fear, and rattle holding develop later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Padding under the head prevents injury during a seizure. Restraining, magnesium, or tongue blades risk harm or are inappropriate.