ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A snack before activity prevents hypoglycemia. Increased carbs when sick requires guidance, bedtime snacks prevent overnight lows, and meals should balance nutrients, not focus on proteins.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a child who has diabetes mellitus. The parent asks the nurse how to minimize the child's pain when monitoring blood glucose levels. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warm water increases blood flow, reducing pain during glucose monitoring. Index finger use, central punctures, or table pressure do not specifically minimize discomfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about injury prevention with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Window guards prevent falls, locked doors limit access to hazards, and supervision at playgrounds ensures safety. Scatter rugs increase tripping risks, and pot handles should face inward to prevent burns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing car seat safety instructions with the parents of a 15-month-old toddler. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rear-facing car seats until age 2 protect the child's head, neck, and spine. Forward-facing too early, front-seat placement, or premature booster use increase injury risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with an adolescent client who is scheduled for a surgical repair of scoliosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Starting range-of-motion exercises on the first postoperative day shows understanding of early mobilization. Misconceptions about walking, discharge timing, or brace fitting do not reflect accurate teaching.