ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a 6-year-old child following a surgical procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 59 bpm is bradycardic for a 6-year-old (normal 70-120 bpm) and may signal complications like hypoxia, requiring reporting. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the guardians of a toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A hard-boiled egg is safe and nutritious, avoiding choking risks posed by raw carrots, grapes, and popcorn, which are hazards for toddlers due to their size and texture.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a toddler about viral conjunctivitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping outward from the inner canthus prevents infection spread. Continuous compresses, antibiotics (for viral infection), and corticosteroids are inappropriate or risky.