ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatrics Care of Newborn Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several children in an outpatient clinic. The nurse should identify that which of the following infections is included on the list of nationally notifiable conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pertussis is nationally notifiable for public health surveillance. Scarlet fever, rotavirus, and fifth disease are not typically required to be reported.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching about head injuries with a group of parents of school-age children. The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor for and report which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability may signal increased intracranial pressure post-head injury, requiring prompt reporting. Insomnia, diarrhea, and hypothermia are less directly related.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the parent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduled pain medication ensures comfort. Limiting sibling visits, dictating parental presence, or suggesting home death disregard family preferences and needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the admission of a 9-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The elevated heart rate (tachycardia) at 182/min indicates increased cardiac workload, likely due to dehydration from gastroenteritis, requiring immediate attention. While skin turgor, potassium levels, and capillary refill are important, tachycardia is the priority to stabilize the infant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who is undergoing testing for acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL). The nurse should inform the parent that the child will undergo which of the following tests to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone marrow biopsy is the definitive test to confirm ALL by examining marrow for abnormal cells. Spinal fluid analysis and CBC may support diagnosis but are not confirmatory. Bleeding time assesses platelet function, not leukemia.