ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has influenzae type B. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent spread. A, C, D are incorrect for influenza.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler whose guardian reports multiple episodes of diarrhea. The provider suspects Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stool culture diagnoses C. difficile. A, B, D are irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 15-year-old adolescent who has Streptococcus pneumonia. The nurse is collecting data on the adolescent 24 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the admitting diagnosis, an indication of potential improvement, or an indication of potential worsening condition.
| Options | Unrelated to Diagnosis | Indication of Potential Improvement | Indication of Potential Worsening condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBC count 17,000/mm3 | |||
| Steatorrhea | |||
| Oxygen saturation 95% on 1 L oxygen via nasal cannula | |||
| Barrel chest | |||
| Hemoptysis 300 mL | |||
| Respiratory rate 32/min |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D.E,F
Rationale: A: Improvement, B: Unrelated, C: Improvement, D: Unrelated, E: Worsening, F: Improvement. A. WBC drop from 22,000 to 17,000/mm3 shows improvement. B. Steatorrhea is unrelated, linked to cystic fibrosis, not pneumonia. C. 95% on less oxygen indicates improvement. D. Barrel chest is chronic, unrelated to acute pneumonia. E. Hemoptysis of 300 mL suggests worsening. F. Respiratory rate drop suggests improvement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who is scheduled for postprocedural care following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flat position prevents headaches. A, C, D are incorrect post-lumbar care.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Hard-boiled egg is safe and nutritious. A, C, D are choking hazards.