ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the guardians of a toddler. Which of the following snack foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grapes, raw carrots, and popcorn pose choking hazards. Hard-boiled eggs are safe, soft, and nutrient-rich for toddlers.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is terminally ill. Which of the following reactions to death should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preschoolers see death as punishment due to egocentrism, not grasping permanence or isolation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 1-year-old infant about administering a liquid oral medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mixing with formula risks refusal. Ice poses a choking hazard. Lying flat increases aspiration risk. Cheek placement ensures safe swallowing.
Question 4 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: Cooling the room provides comfort. Ice baths risk shivering. High acetaminophen doses risk overdose. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has been vomiting for the past 8 hours. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the child is dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia indicates dehydration. BP may drop, veins collapse, and fontanel sinks in dehydration.