ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a preschooler who has atopic dermatitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamines can help reduce itching and provide relief which is a common symptom of atopic dermatitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about methylphenidate (Ritalin) with the parents of a school-age child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methylphenidate is a stimulant and giving it too late in the day can cause insomnia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who has epiglottitis from a streptococcal infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This helps to keep the airways moist and can provide some relief and improve oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an adolescent and notes a calcium level of 11.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypercalcemia can lead to muscle weakness and hypotonicity due to its effects on nerve and muscle function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the parent of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent requires a clarification of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are typically associated with hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A) not hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia usually presents with symptoms like sweating shakiness confusion and hunger.