ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who is scheduled for postprocedural care following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mild fever is common post-lumbar puncture. Numbness, fluid restriction, or strict head positioning aren't typical or required.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 4-month-old infant who has intussusception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bloody 'currant jelly' stools are classic in intussusception due to intestinal ischemia. Edema, polyuria, and ascites aren't typical.
Extract:
Vital signs
Provider Prescriptions
Tympanic temperature 39.2° C (102/5 F)
Heart rate 64/min
Respiratory rate 30/min
Blood pressure 80/30 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on 0.5 L oxygen via nasal cannula
Weight 7.2 kg (15.9 lb)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 5-month-old infant. The nurse should delay the prescription for ___ due to the ___
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin slows heart rate; a 5-month-old's 64 bpm is low (normal 90-160), requiring delay and provider consultation.
Extract:
Nurses notes
Vital Signs
Infant presents with difficulty in breathing. Lung sounds clear but with increased work of breathing noted. No cyanosis or retractions observed at this time. Infant appears alert but fatigued.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 5 month-old infant who was just admitted to the pediatric unit. For each potential provider's prescription, specify if anticipated or contraindicated.
| Provider prescription | Anticipated | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain infant on continuous pulse oximetry. | ||
| Maintain infant in supine position. | ||
| Offer small, frequent feedings. | ||
| Monitor intake and output. | ||
| Initiate a peripheral IV line. | ||
| Prepare the infant for a chest x-ray. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Pulse oximetry, supine position, monitoring I&O, IV line, and chest x-ray are anticipated for respiratory distress. Small, frequent feedings are contraindicated due to fatigue and breathing difficulty.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Lab Results
Cystic fibrosis
Blood-streaked sputum
Foul-smelling fatty stools
Productive cough, crackles throughout lung fields
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a 15-year-old adolescent who has Streptococcus pneumonia. How should the nurse interpret the findings 24 hr later?
| Findings 24 Hr Later | Unrelated to diagnosis | Indication of potential improvement | Indication of potential worsening of the condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steatorrhea | |||
| Barrel chest | |||
| Respiratory rate 32/min | |||
| WBC count 17,000/mm3 | |||
| Hemoptysis 300 | |||
| Oxygen saturation 45% on 1 L oxygen via nasal cannula |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Steatorrhea and barrel chest relate to cystic fibrosis, not pneumonia. High respiratory rate, WBC, hemoptysis, and low O2 saturation indicate worsening pneumonia.