ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RS). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rhinorrhea is common in RSV due to upper respiratory inflammation. Vesicles relate to varicella, barrel chest to chronic conditions, and clubbing to prolonged hypoxia, none of which are typical in acute RSV.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick using a spring-loaded automatic puncture device on a 1-week-old infant. In which of the following locations should the nurse puncture the infant's foot?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The lateral heel is capillary-rich and safe, minimizing pain and ensuring blood flow. Other sites risk trauma or insufficient yield.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 3 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infection inspection is critical early post-op to ensure healing. Other actions follow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a child via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gravity flow ensures safe delivery. Crushing sustained-release alters efficacy, 2 mL is insufficient, and mixing risks interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old infant who is 12 hours postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The FLACC Scale assesses pain in non-verbal infants via behavior, ideal for an 18-month-old. Others require higher cognitive ability.