ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a toddler about viral conjunctivitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping outward from the inner canthus prevents infection spread. Continuous compresses, antibiotics (for viral infection), and corticosteroids are inappropriate or risky.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of adolescents about safety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peer presence impairs adolescent driving due to distraction and risk-taking. Firearm risk increases, medroxyprogesterone doesn't prevent STIs, and self-tanners don't block UV.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is terminally ill. The child's guardian and younger sibling are at the bedside. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the guardian?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10-year-old understands death's permanence, and answering their questions supports them emotionally. Hiding grief or limiting sibling visits isolates the child.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription for pancreatic enzymes. Which of the following outcomes is a desired effect of the pancreatic enzymes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes improve digestion, aiming for normal stools. Oxygen saturation and glucose aren't directly affected, and weight loss is undesirable.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a child who has head lice. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Boiling combs and brushes for 10 minutes kills lice and nits effectively. Petroleum jelly, short sealing, or spraying carpets are inadequate.