ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased urine output is expected in heart failure due to poor renal perfusion. Weight gain, not loss, is typical, and heart rate is usually elevated, not normal. Pulses are often weak.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a preschooler who has amblyopia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patching the unaffected eye strengthens the affected eye in amblyopia. Antibiotics, irrigation, or warm packs are not treatments for this condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick on an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An automated lancet device ensures a controlled puncture, minimizing discomfort. Restraints are unnecessary, the inner heel is not the correct site, and povidone iodine is not typically used for heel sticks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Loosening clothing, timing the seizure, and side-lying position ensure safety and documentation. Hyperextending the neck risks injury, and restraining is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A snack before activity prevents hypoglycemia. Increased carbs when sick requires guidance, bedtime snacks prevent overnight lows, and meals should balance nutrients, not focus on proteins.