ATI RN
ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is talking with the caregiver of a 13-year-old diagnosed with scoliosis who is being fitted with a brace and appears upset and angry, stating, 'I hate this brace; I hate it already.'
Question 1 of 5
In an effort to support this child, which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make to this child's caregiver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the child to choose clothing to wear with the brace supports her self-esteem and body image, addressing her emotional distress. Focusing on long-term benefits (
B) dismisses her current feelings, suggesting isolation (
C) may increase distress, and comparing her situation to others (
D) is inappropriate and minimizes her experience.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a 2-month-old infant whose provider applied a Pavlik harness 1 week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the infant's skin three times daily prevents irritation or breakdown from the harness, indicating proper understanding. Adjusting straps (
A) should be done by a provider, diapers go under the harness (
B), and lotion (
C) may cause irritation or slippage.
Extract:
The nurse is teaching family members of a child newly diagnosed with muscular dystrophy about early signs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that teaching was successful when a parent states that which of the following signs may indicate the condition early?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Difficulty climbing stairs is an early sign of muscular dystrophy due to progressive muscle weakness, confirming successful teaching. Fevers and tiredness (
A), increased strength (
B), and respiratory infections or obesity (
C) are not specific to muscular dystrophy.
Extract:
An infant suffered from a fracture of the humerus and requires traction that uses pins, wires, and tongs.
Question 4 of 5
What type of traction is this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skeletal traction uses pins, wires, or tongs to apply force directly to the bone, aligning the humerus fracture. Muscle traction (
B) and joint traction (
C) are not standard terms, and skin traction (
D) uses adhesive or bandages, not pins.
Extract:
The nurse caring for a child who has been put into a leg cast must be on alert for signs of nerve and muscle damage.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom might be an early warning signal that the child has developed compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing severe pain is an early sign of compartment syndrome due to pressure within the muscle compartment, requiring urgent reporting. Blue nail beds (
A) indicate cyanosis, a weak femoral pulse (
B) suggests arterial issues, and inability to plantarflex (
C) is less specific than pain.