ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 2-year-old toddler who has an ear infection and a small amount of purulent drainage visible around the ear. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when instilling the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying clean gloves and cleaning the outer ear is essential for preventing infection and ensuring that the medication is administered properly. This is a standard procedure to maintain hygiene.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 4-year-old child. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 110 beats per minute is within the normal range for a 4-year-old child. The typical heart rate for this age is between 80 to 120 beats per minute.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about counting the respiratory rate for a 1-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In infants respiration is primarily diaphragmatic making abdominal movements a reliable indicator of respiratory rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to encourage the child to take deep breaths?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This makes deep breathing fun and engaging for the child encouraging them to participate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with a parent of a toddler. The parent tells the nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day. The nurse should recognize that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive milk can lead to iron-deficiency anemia because milk is low in iron and can interfere with iron absorption from other foods.