ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a toddler who has conjunctivitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moist cloth cleaning prevents irritation. Wiping outward avoids spreading infection. Night ointment is more effective. Compresses promote bacterial growth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RSV causes rhinorrhea, not vesicles, barrel chest, or clubbing.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has a severe peanut allergy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peanut allergies are usually lifelong. Avoiding all nuts isn't necessary unless specified. An epinephrine auto-injector is critical for anaphylaxis. Severity doesn't increase with exposure.