ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the skin improves circulation for accurate pulse oximetry readings, especially in children. Frequent repositioning, taping to the palm, or nail placement are less effective or incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has shigella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy prevents dehydration from shigella-induced diarrhea. Antidiarrheals worsen infection, high sodium is unneeded, and antivirals are ineffective against bacteria.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has gastroesophageal reflux disease and a new prescription for lansoprazole capsules. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lansoprazole is most effective 30 minutes before meals, reducing acid production. Sublingual use, frequent dosing, and chewing disrupt its intended action.