ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen from an infant to check for the presence of ova and parasites. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swabbing is effective for ova detection. A, C, D risk contamination or inaccuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent client who is in skeletal traction for the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Padding prevents infection. A, C, D risk constipation or misalignment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a newly admitted school-age child who has a fever. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory results is an indication of an infection and should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated WBC indicates infection. A, B, D are normal values.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a 6-year-old child following a surgical procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate below normal range (60-100) needs reporting. A, B, D are normal.
Question 5 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.