ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who has sickle disease and is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain is the most common and significant symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease.
Extract:
Medical History
Nurses notes:
Vital Signs:
Laboratory results:
0900:
Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F)
Heart rate 80/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Blood pressure 102/78 mm Hg
SaO2 is 94% on room air
Question 2 of 5
Upon review of the child's electronic medical record (EMR), the nurse should determine the child is at risk for developing which of the following conditions? Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is at risk for developing Increased seizure activity pneumonia liver failure Steven-johnson syndrome pneumothorax due to phenytoin level cough skin rash liver enzymes lung sounds.
| Increased seizure activity |
| pneumonia |
| liver failure |
| Steven-johnson syndrome |
| pneumothorax |
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The child's phenytoin level is 6 mcg/mL which is below the therapeutic range of 10-20 mcg/Ml, increasing the risk of more seizures.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with a parent of a toddler. The parent tells the nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day. The nurse should recognize that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive milk can lead to iron-deficiency anemia because milk is low in iron and can interfere with iron absorption from other foods.
Question 5 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.