ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a child via a nasogastric tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gravity flow is safe and effective. Crushing sustained-release, minimal flushing, or mixing medications risk efficacy and safety.
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: B
Rationale: Feedings every 3 hours balance nutrition and cardiac load. Bolus risks overload, lateral positioning hinders breathing, and diluted formula reduces nutrients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching about infection control with the caregiver of a school-age child who has rubella. Which of the following statements by the caregiver indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the child home for 7 days after the rash disappears follows rubella isolation guidelines, preventing spread. Other options risk transmission.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had diarrhea for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stool culture identifies the cause for targeted treatment. Apple juice worsens diarrhea, NPO risks dehydration, and weekly weighing misses acute changes.
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: Administering 30 minutes before breakfast optimizes lansoprazole absorption. Sublingual use, chewing, or four-times-daily dosing are incorrect.