ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child who has cystic fibrosis for chest physiotherapy. Which of the following times is appropriate for the nurse to administer bronchodilator therapy in relation to chest physiotherapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bronchodilator before opens airways for physiotherapy. B, C, D are less effective.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a well-child clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a potential indication of child maltreatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent UTIs may suggest abuse or neglect. A, B, D are typical for age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is terminally ill. The child's guardian and younger sibling are at the bedside. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the guardian?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prepares the guardian for honest, age-appropriate discussions. B. Incorrect for a 10-year-old's understanding. C, D hinder emotional support.
Extract:
Vital Signs
0730:
3-year-old toddler presents to the clinic with guardian. Guardian reports toddler woke up coughing and had a low-grade fever. Alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted.
0800:
Toddler became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible, inspiratory stridor. Barking, non-productive cough present.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the collected data. For each finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.
| Options | Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis | Pneumonia |
|---|---|---|
| Type of cough | ||
| Irritability | ||
| Fever | ||
| Stridor |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Barking cough is specific to croup. B. Irritability can occur in both due to discomfort. C. Fever is common in both infections. D. Stridor is characteristic of croup, not typical in pneumonia.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to a preschooler who has a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 45-degree elevation prevents aspiration. A, B, D risk tolerance or safety issues.