ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide reduces fluid overload, decreasing edema as an effectiveness marker. Increased respiratory rate or potassium levels indicate issues, not success.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy reflects slowed metabolism in hypothyroidism. Diarrhea and tachycardia suggest hyperthyroidism, and hirsutism isn't typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about laboratory testing with an adolescent who has suspected juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ESR measures inflammation, key in diagnosing and monitoring juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Other tests assess unrelated functions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle tremors result from increased neuromuscular excitability in hypocalcemia. Constipation and hypertension suggest hypercalcemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a toddler who has conjunctivitis. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a separate washcloth prevents infection spread, critical for contagious conjunctivitis. Other methods risk worsening or misapply treatment.