ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data from an 11-month-old infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poor muscle tone is expected in failure to thrive due to malnutrition affecting muscle development. Higher weight, eye contact, and stranger anxiety are normal or unrelated findings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a school-age child who is terminally ill. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Involving siblings fosters family support and understanding in terminal illness. Avoiding death discussions, frequent vitals, and ROM focus less on comfort and emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected manifestation of this disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachycardia compensates for reduced cardiac output in heart failure, a common finding. Hypertension, increased urine, and bounding pulses are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a preschooler who reports painful urination. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible manifestation of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever (increased temperature) is a common UTI sign due to immune response. Edema, moist membranes, and twitching are unrelated or indicate hydration/neurological issues.