ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect data from a school-age child. Which of the following areas should the nurse palpate to find the radial pulse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wrist is the radial pulse site. Elbow is brachial, neck is carotid, upper arm is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy in endocarditis signals potential worsening, requiring urgent assessment. Other findings are expected or chronic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 18-month-old infant who is 12 hours postoperative following a myringotomy. Which of the following pain rating scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numeric scale requires verbal ability. Poker Chip
Tool suits older children. FLACC Scale assesses behavior, ideal for infants. Color tool needs cognitive association.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is speaking with a parent of a 1-year-old toddler who received her scheduled immunizations 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings reported by the parent is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild fever and reduced appetite are common. Injection site pain is expected. Swelling around eyelids and mouth suggests anaphylaxis, requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Cushing's causes hypertension, weight gain, and moon face due to cortisol excess. Rounded facial features are expected.