ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings indicates expected growth and development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting unsupported by 8 months is expected. Bottle holding occurs earlier, palmar grasp fades by this age, and tongue thrust typically resolves by 6 months.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 13-month-old toddler who has a prescription for a urinary catheter. Which of the following urinary catheters should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 5 French catheter is appropriate for a toddler to minimize urethral trauma. Larger sizes (10, 12, 14 French) risk discomfort or injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who recently experienced a psychomotor seizure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amnesia is common post-psychomotor seizure. Hyperactivity, nystagmus, or apnea are not typical postictal findings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood pressure reading from a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the arm at heart level ensures accuracy. Diastolic is K5, cuff release should be 2-3 mm Hg/second, and cuff size is ~40% of arm circumference.