ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who is hypoglycemic. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache occurs in hypoglycemia due to low brain glucose. Flushed skin and fruity breath suggest hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of parents about immunizations. Which of the following statements by a parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Varicella is given at 12-15 months, correct per schedule. DTaP and polio can be combined, rotavirus starts at 2 months, and HPV is for 11-12 years.
Extract:
Nurses Notes
0730
3-year-old toddler presents to the clinic with guardian. Guardian reports toddler woke up coughing and had a low-grade fever. Alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted
0800
Toddler became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible, inspiratory stridor, Barking non-productive cough present.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assisting with the care of a 3-year-old toddler. For each finding, specify if consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia.
| Finding | Acute laryngotracheobronchitis | Pneumonia |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | ||
| Stridor | ||
| Type of cough | ||
| Irritability |
Correct Answer: A (Both), B (Laryngotracheobronchitis), C (Laryngotracheobronchitis), D (Both)
Rationale: Fever and irritability occur in both; stridor and barking cough are specific to laryngotracheobronchitis, not pneumonia.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent client who is hypoglycemic. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache occurs in hypoglycemia due to low brain glucose. Flushed skin and fruity breath suggest hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain the length and weight of a 6-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Measuring crown to heel and balancing the scale ensure accurate length and weight. Stadiometers are for standing, diapers add weight, and paper isn't needed.