ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to percuss an adolescent's chest and abdomen. Which of the following areas should the nurse expect to hear a dull sound?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The right upper quadrant is dull due to the liver. The chest is resonant, and intestines are tympanic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A snack before activity prevents hypoglycemia. Increased carbs when sick requires guidance, bedtime snacks prevent overnight lows, and meals should balance nutrients, not focus on proteins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from an adolescent who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and has been taking ibuprofen daily for the last 6 months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood in stool suggests possible GI bleeding from long-term ibuprofen use, requiring urgent reporting. Stiffness is expected, vitamins are benign, and a single missed dose is less critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 1-month-old infant who has just undergone a hernia repair. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pressure of 64/40 mm Hg is abnormally low, indicating potential shock or dehydration, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are within normal ranges for a 1-month-old.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of an adolescent who has ADHD and a prescription for methylphenidate. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using charts supports organization in ADHD. Methylphenidate may cause weight loss, changing study areas disrupts routine, and it requires regular dosing, not as-needed.