ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II 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: B
Rationale: HPV is recommended at 11-12 years. Hepatitis A, rotavirus, and Hib are earlier or not routine at this age.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 16-year-old adolescent who requires consent for treatment of an STI. Which of the following individuals can give informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents can consent to STI treatment in many jurisdictions to ensure access and confidentiality, appropriate for a 16-year-old.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a school-age child who has erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). The nurse should expect the rash to appear on which area of the child's body first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fifth disease begins with a 'slapped cheek' facial rash due to parvovirus B19, before spreading elsewhere.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child who has suspected bacterial meningitis for a lumbar puncture. Which of the following cerebrospinal fluid findings supports the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated protein indicates inflammation in bacterial meningitis. Decreased WBCs, pressure, and elevated glucose contradict the diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has pneumonia and a temperature of 39.4° C (103° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lowering room temperature aids fever comfort. Ice baths risk cold stress, excessive acetaminophen risks toxicity, and aspirin risks Reye's syndrome.