ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to an 11-year-old child who is up-to-date with current immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The HPV vaccine is recommended for children aged 11-12, aligning with routine immunization schedules. Hib, Hepatitis A, and Rotavirus are typically given earlier in childhood and not at this age unless catching up.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: A stool culture identifies the cause of diarrhea (e.g., infection), guiding treatment. Weekly weighing, NPO status, or apple juice (which worsens diarrhea) are inappropriate for acute management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure, a common finding. Hypertension, increased urine, and bounding pulses are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rounded facial features ('moon face') are a hallmark of Cushing's syndrome due to cortisol-induced fat deposition. Weight gain, hypertension, and sleep disturbances are more typical than the other options.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is essential before vaccination to ensure understanding of benefits and risks. Massaging, dorsogluteal site use, and aspiration are not recommended practices.