ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 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: A
Rationale: Frequent feedings every 3 hours help infants with heart failure avoid fatigue while ensuring nutrition. Diluting formula reduces calories, lateral positioning risks aspiration, and gavage is unnecessary unless oral feeding fails.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of several clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following client conditions requires contact precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clostridium difficile spreads via contact with contaminated surfaces, necessitating contact precautions. Others require droplet precautions due to respiratory transmission.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child who has suspected bacterial meningitis for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following cerebrospinal fluid findings supports the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated total protein in CSF supports bacterial meningitis due to increased blood-brain barrier permeability. Decreased WBCs, elevated glucose, and low pressure contradict typical findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diets should the nurse recommend for the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-protein, high-calorie diet meets the increased nutritional needs of cystic fibrosis due to malabsorption, supporting growth and preventing malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data from an 11-month-old infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor muscle tone is expected in failure to thrive due to malnutrition affecting muscle development. Higher weight, eye contact, and stranger anxiety are normal or unrelated findings.