ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a 4-year-old child for discharge following a bilateral myringotomy with tympanostomy tube placement. The mother asks what to do if the tubes fall out. The nurse should give the parent which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The healthcare provider needs to be informed to assess if new tubes are necessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a toddler who has moderate dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration can lead to tachypnea (increased respiratory rate) as the body attempts to compensate for the decreased blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 2-year-old toddler who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing urine output is crucial for determining the child's hydration status. Voiding is an important indicator of kidney function and fluid balance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is calculating the output of an infant admitted who has dehydration. When weighing the diaper, the nurse should equate 1 g of wet diaper weight to which of the following amounts of urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is a standard practice to equate 1 gram of wet diaper weight to 1 mL of urine providing an accurate measure for fluid balance in infants.
Question 5 of 5
A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position known as the Adam's forward bend test is commonly used to screen for scoliosis.