ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who hit her head when she fell off of a dressing table. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicating increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability is a common early sign of increased ICP in infants. Changes in behaviour such as increased irritability or lethargy can indicate a neurological problemincluding increased pressure within the skull.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hirschsprung disease is characterized by a lack of nerve cells in parts of the colon, leading to obstruction and resulting in narrow ribbon-like stool.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asymmetric thigh folds is a common finding in DDH.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about methylphenidate (Ritalin) with the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant and giving it too late in the day can cause insomnia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about preventing disease transmission with the parents of a child who has a streptococcal infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Replacing the toothbrush after starting antibiotics helps to reduce the risk of reinfection.