ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a school-age child who has mild persistent asthma and has a new prescription for therapy with montelukast. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast prevents bronchospasms by reducing airway inflammation. It is not a corticosteroid, not for acute attacks, and is typically taken in the evening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of an infant who requires emergency surgery and whose parent is an emancipated adolescent. Which of the following people can sign the informed consent form for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An emancipated adolescent parent has legal authority to consent for their child's procedure. Others lack this authority unless legally designated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has diabetes mellitus and is pale, diaphoretic, and irritable. The child's blood glucose level is 52 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering sugar treats hypoglycemia quickly in a conscious child. Peanut butter is slow-acting, rechecking delays treatment, and documentation follows intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a 1-month-old infant who has just undergone a hernia repair. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood pressure of 64/40 mm Hg is abnormally low, indicating potential shock or dehydration, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are within normal ranges for a 1-month-old.