ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an infant who has heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feedings every 3 hours balance nutrition and cardiac load. Bolus risks overload, lateral positioning hinders breathing, and diluted formula reduces nutrients.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the collection of a bone marrow specimen from a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone position exposes the iliac crest, ideal for marrow collection. Other positions don't provide access or stability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an infant who has heart failure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feedings every 3 hours balance nutrition and cardiac load. Bolus risks overload, lateral positioning hinders breathing, and diluted formula reduces nutrients.
Question 5 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 is safe and effective. Crushing sustained-release, minimal flushing, or mixing medications risk efficacy and safety.