ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 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: Children with asthma are at higher risk for pneumococcal infections, making immunization recommended. Salmeterol is for maintenance, not acute exacerbations, and sports should be encouraged with proper asthma control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about bicycle safety with a school-age child. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feet touching the ground ensures balance and control, enhancing safety. Helmets cover the forehead, riding with traffic is safer, and walking bikes through crosswalks is recommended.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for continuous pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the skin improves circulation for accurate pulse oximetry readings, especially in children. Frequent repositioning, taping to the palm, or nail placement are less effective or incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 2-year-old toddler during a well-child visit. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Only six teeth at age 2 indicates a developmental delay, as most children have 16 teeth by this age. Other findings align with normal 2-year-old milestones.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardians of a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following diets should the nurse recommend for the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-protein, high-calorie diet meets the increased nutritional needs of cystic fibrosis due to malabsorption, supporting growth and preventing malnutrition.