ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the guardian of a 1-month-old infant who has colic. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pacifier soothes colicky infants. Water risks intoxication, heating pads may burn, and delayed response increases distress in young infants.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has a bacterial upper respiratory infection. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Separating towels prevents infection spread. Forcing fluids, using a dehumidifier, or insisting on three meals are not specific or recommended for bacterial infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a cleft palate and is having trouble bottle feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A one-way flow valve bottle controls milk flow, aiding infants with cleft palate. Narrow nipples, frequent burping, or football hold are less specific to feeding challenges.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an 8-month-old infant. Which of the following findings indicates expected growth and development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting unsupported by 8 months is expected. Bottle holding occurs earlier, palmar grasp fades by this age, and tongue thrust typically resolves by 6 months.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a blood pressure reading from a school-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the arm at heart level ensures accuracy. Diastolic is K5, cuff release should be 2-3 mm Hg/second, and cuff size is ~40% of arm circumference.