ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A neck X-ray can help diagnose epiglottitis by showing the characteristic "thumb sign."
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a 6-year-old child who has just had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of postoperative care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous swallowing can indicate bleeding a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following repair of a cleft lip and palate. The surgeon prescribes restraints. The nurse should apply which of the following types of restraints to the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from bending their arms keeping them from touching their face and disrupting the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 1-year-old child who has Wilms' tumor. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wilms' tumor often presents as an asymptomatic abdominal mass.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-month-old infant who is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids via a 24-gauge catheter. Which of the following statements by the client's mother indicates that the nurse should check the site for signs of infiltration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling around the IV site can indicate infiltration where IV fluids leak into surrounding tissues.