ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick on an infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An automated lancet device ensures a controlled puncture, minimizing discomfort. Restraints are unnecessary, the inner heel is not the correct site, and povidone iodine is not typically used for heel sticks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about injury prevention with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Window guards prevent falls, locked doors limit access to hazards, and supervision at playgrounds ensures safety. Scatter rugs increase tripping risks, and pot handles should face inward to prevent burns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma and has a new prescription for therapy with montelukast. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast prevents bronchospasms by reducing airway inflammation. It is not a corticosteroid, not for acute attacks, and is typically taken in the evening.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 1-month-old infant who has colic. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pacifier soothes colicky infants. Water risks intoxication, heating pads may burn, and delayed response increases distress in young infants.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 7-year-old child. Which of the following findings indicates a developmental delay?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Difficulty distinguishing right from left by age 7 suggests a developmental delay, as this milestone is typically achieved earlier. Other options reflect advanced skills not expected at this age.