ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an 8-month-old infant who will be admitted for surgery. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bringing the infant's favourite blanket can provide comfort and a sense of security in an unfamiliar hospital environment. It helps the child feel more at ease and can reduce anxiety and stress associated with hospitalization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following sites is the most reliable location to check the infant's pulse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apical pulse is the most reliable method for assessing heart rate in infants.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has dehydration. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L is below the normal range for potassium (3.5-5.0 mEq/L) and indicates hypokalemia which can cause serious cardiac issues and muscle weakness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This position helps to open the spaces between vertebrae, facilitating the lumbar puncture.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about counting the respiratory rate for a 1-month-old infant. Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In infants respiration is primarily diaphragmatic making abdominal movements a reliable indicator of respiratory rate.