ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 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: Thickening prevents regurgitation. A, B, C don't address heart failure needs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who is postoperative following tetralogy of Fallot correction. Which of the following manifestations indicates the child is possibly experiencing decreased cardiac output?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diminished pulses suggest poor perfusion. A, B, D are normal findings.
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: A
Rationale: Bronchodilator before opens airways for physiotherapy. B, C, D are less effective.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 15-year-old adolescent who has Streptococcus pneumonia. The nurse is collecting data on the adolescent 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the admitting diagnosis, an indication of potential improvement, or an indication of potential worsening condition.
| Options | Unrelated to Diagnosis | Indication of Potential Improvement | Indication of Potential Worsening condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC count 17,000/mm3 | |||
| Steatorrhea | |||
| Oxygen saturation 95% on 1 L oxygen via nasal cannula | |||
| Barrel chest | |||
| Hemoptysis 300 mL | |||
| Respiratory rate 32/min |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D.E,F
Rationale: A: Improvement, B: Unrelated, C: Improvement, D: Unrelated, E: Worsening, F: Improvement. A. WBC drop from 22,000 to 17,000/mm3 shows improvement. B. Steatorrhea is unrelated, linked to cystic fibrosis, not pneumonia. C. 95% on less oxygen indicates improvement. D. Barrel chest is chronic, unrelated to acute pneumonia. E. Hemoptysis of 300 mL suggests worsening. F. Respiratory rate drop suggests improvement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a school-age child who is being discharged following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding baths prevents infection. A, B, C are incorrect post-procedure care.