ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pediatics Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This position known as the Adam's forward bend test is commonly used to screen for scoliosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has a large patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following is clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A characteristic feature of PDA is a continuous
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who hit her head when she fell off of a dressing table. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicating increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irritability is a common early sign of increased ICP in infants. Changes in behaviour such as increased irritability or lethargy can indicate a neurological problemincluding increased pressure within the skull.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ear drops to a 2-year-old toddler who has an ear infection and a small amount of purulent drainage visible around the ear. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when instilling the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying clean gloves and cleaning the outer ear is essential for preventing infection and ensuring that the medication is administered properly. This is a standard procedure to maintain hygiene.