ATI LPN
ATI PN Pediatrics nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has hemophilia about the care of an injury that causes bleeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice constricts vessels, reducing bleeding in hemophilia. Elevation, not lowering, ROM, or ibuprofen (which worsens bleeding) are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has hemophilia about the care of an injury that causes bleeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice constricts vessels, reducing bleeding in hemophilia. Elevation, not lowering, ROM, or ibuprofen (which worsens bleeding) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler whose guardian reports multiple episodes of diarrhea. The provider suspects Clostridium difficile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stool specimen for culture confirms Clostridium difficile by detecting toxins A and B, which cause severe diarrhea. Blood cultures are for systemic infections, 'C. diff test' is vague, and occult blood tests don't diagnose C. difficile.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is collecting data from a school-age child. Which of the following behavioral findings should the nurse identify as a possible indication of sexual abuse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withdrawn behavior is a common sign of sexual abuse, reflecting fear or shame. Destructive, manipulative, or perfectionistic behaviors may indicate other issues but aren't primary abuse indicators.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the vital signs of a 6-year-old child following a surgical procedure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 59 bpm is bradycardic for a 6-year-old (normal 70-120 bpm) and may signal complications like hypoxia, requiring reporting. Other values are within normal ranges.