ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about sleep patterns from the parent of a preschooler during a well-child visit. The parent states, 'My child has nightmares three to four times each week. I hope they grow out of this soon.' Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the child is experiencing sleep terrors rather than nightmares?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sleep terrors involve partial arousal with no memory and quick return to sleep. Nightmares involve recall, prolonged waking, panic, and easier comforting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has oral candidiasis and a new prescription for clotrimazole troche. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissolving the troche slowly maximizes effectiveness. Refrigeration isn't needed, crushing alters delivery, and white patches indicate ongoing infection, not a reason to stop.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a respiratory illness and a temperature of 39.3° C (102.7° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the toddler's temperature?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra clothing allows heat loss safely. Tepid baths risk shivering, aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, and cooling blankets are for severe cases.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several children in an outpatient clinic. The nurse should identify that which of the following infections is included on the list of nationally notifiable conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pertussis is nationally notifiable for public health surveillance. Scarlet fever, rotavirus, and fifth disease are not typically required to be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduled pain medication ensures comfort. Limiting sibling visits, dictating parental presence, or suggesting home death disregard family preferences and needs.