ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the care plan of an 18-month-old child who has pneumonia. Which of the following items should the nurse select for the child's play activities?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wooden building blocks suit an 18-month-old's developmental stage, promoting motor skills and creativity. Beads, scissors, and flashcards require advanced skills beyond this age and may pose safety risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 4-year-old child who is up-to-date on current immunizations and severely immunocompromised. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DTaP, an inactivated vaccine, is safe for immunocompromised children. MMR, Varicella, and LAIV are live vaccines, contraindicated due to infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has a severe peanut allergy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carrying an epinephrine auto-injector is critical for managing potential anaphylaxis in peanut allergies, which often persist and require emergency preparedness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the guardians of a toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hard-boiled egg is nutritious and safe when cut into pieces, avoiding choking risks posed by grapes, raw carrots, and popcorn for toddlers.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has pneumonia and a temperature of 39.4° C (103° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lowering room temperature aids fever reduction safely. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, frequent acetaminophen risks overdose, and ice baths can harm the child.