ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure. Pulses weaken, BP drops, and urine output decreases.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is speaking with a parent of a 1-year-old toddler who received her scheduled immunizations 1 hour ago. Which finding reported by the parent is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eyelid and mouth swelling may indicate anaphylaxis, the priority over common post-vaccine reactions like pain, mild fever, or reduced appetite.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the collection of a bone marrow specimen from a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone position exposes the iliac crest, the standard site for bone marrow collection in children.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who has shigella. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration prevents dehydration in shigella. High sodium worsens imbalance, antidiarrheals prolong infection, and antivirals are ineffective against bacteria.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a 6-month-old infant 20 minutes after administering a hepatitis B immunization. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hives on the neck may indicate an allergic reaction, potentially anaphylactic, requiring immediate action. Crying, redness, and mild fever are common and less urgent.