ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an Infant who has spina bifida. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This helps prevent pressure on the spina bifida lesion and minimizes the risk of injury or infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who is dehydrated and requires IV therapy. The nurse should monitor the infant's response to therapy by performing which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights are a critical measure of fluid balance in infants. A consistent daily weight check provides a direct and accurate assessment of the infant's hydration status and response to IV therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new plaster cast on her right arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Itching is common under a new cast and diphenhydramine can help manage this symptom without risking damage to the cast
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 5-month-old infant who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bulging fontanel is a key sign of increased ICP in infants. It occurs due to pressure within the skull causing the soft spot on the head to protrude.
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.