LPN Pediatrics

Question 1 of 5

When assessing a 6-year-old boy with pain in the right lower quadrant of his abdomen, which action should be performed first?

A. Avoiding palpation of the abdomen. B. Palpating the right lower quadrant first. C. Auscultating bowel sounds for 2 minutes. D. Palpating the left upper quadrant first.

Question 2 of 5

A 9-year-old girl was struck by a car while crossing the street. Your assessment reveals a large contusion over the left upper quadrant of her abdomen and signs of shock. Which of the following organs is MOST likely injured?

A. Liver B. Kidney C. Pancreas D. Spleen

Question 3 of 5

A 4-year-old boy ingested an unknown quantity of drain cleaner. He is alert, has a patent airway, and has adequate breathing. You should:

A. administer 1 g/kg of activated charcoal. B. give 15 mL of ipecac and contact medical control. C. contact poison control and give him oxygen. D. give oxygen and perform a head-to-toe exam.

Question 4 of 5

You are called to a local park for a 7-year-old boy with respiratory distress. During your assessment, you find that the patient is wheezing and has widespread hives and facial edema. What should you suspect has occurred?

A. Poison oak exposure B. Allergic reaction C. Heat illness D. Acute asthma attack

Question 5 of 5

When inserting an oropharyngeal airway in a small child, what is the preferred method?

A. Insert the airway with the curvature towards the roof of the mouth and then rotate it 180 degrees. B. Insert the airway as you would in an adult, but use an airway that is one size smaller than usual. C. Depress the tongue with a tongue blade and insert the airway with the downward curve facing the tongue. D. Open the airway with the tongue-jaw lift maneuver and insert the airway until slight resistance is met.

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ATI LPN