ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal vaccine reduces infection risk in asthma. Salmeterol isn't for acute use, sports are beneficial, and peak flow needs slow inhalation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dorsogluteal muscle risks sciatic nerve injury in toddlers; the anterolateral thigh is preferred. Massaging may cause irritation. Consent is essential for legal and ethical compliance. Aspiration is unnecessary per current guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent who has a prescription for tretinoin topical for the treatment of acne. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sunscreen prevents photosensitivity from tretinoin. Apply after 20-30 minutes, at night, and use a pea-sized amount for efficacy and safety.
Question 4 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: A,B
Rationale: An epinephrine auto-injector is essential for anaphylaxis. Avoiding all nuts prevents cross-reactivity. Peanut allergies don't worsen with exposure and are rarely outgrown.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Stool culture identifies the cause for targeted treatment. Apple juice worsens diarrhea, NPO risks dehydration, and weekly weighing misses acute changes.