ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the purpose of the HbA1c test with an adolescent who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the adolescent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The HbA1c test measures average blood glucose levels over 2-3 months by assessing glucose-bound hemoglobin, making it a key tool for diabetes management. It does not test ketones, total hemoglobin, or oxygen levels.
Question 2 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: Fever (increased temperature) is a common UTI sign due to immune response. Edema, moist membranes, and twitching are unrelated or indicate hydration/neurological issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 4-year-old child who is up-to-date on current immunizations and severely immunocompromised. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DTaP, an inactivated vaccine, is safe for immunocompromised children. MMR, Varicella, and LAIV are live vaccines, contraindicated due to infection risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had diarrhea for 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A stool culture identifies the cause of diarrhea (e.g., infection), guiding treatment. Weekly weighing, NPO status, or apple juice (which worsens diarrhea) are inappropriate for acute management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a 1-month-old infant during a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 64/min is normal for a 1-month-old (30-60 breaths/min). Rooting reflex should be present, head lag is expected but not primary, and yellow sclera suggests jaundice needing evaluation.