ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about bicycle safety with a school-age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feet touching the ground suggests an ill-fitting bike. A light-colored helmet enhances visibility and protects without covering ears. Riding through crosswalks or against traffic increases accident risk.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has gastroesophageal reflux disease and a new prescription for lansoprazole capsules. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chewing destroys lansoprazole's coating. Sublingual use is incorrect. Four times daily exceeds typical dosing. Administering 30 minutes before breakfast optimizes acid reduction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who reports painful urination. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible manifestation of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial edema suggests kidney issues, not UTI. Fever is common in UTIs due to infection. Muscle twitching and moist membranes are unrelated to UTIs.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis increases CSF pressure, WBCs, and protein while decreasing glucose. Elevated protein supports the diagnosis.