ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The nurse should place the child in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position promotes proper cerebrospinal fluid drainage through the shunt without pressure on the surgical site, facilitating monitoring and reducing complications post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion.
Extract:
A child who has Kawasaki disease
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease. Which of the following systems is primarily affected by this disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kawasaki disease primarily affects the cardiovascular system, causing inflammation of blood vessels, especially coronary arteries, leading to potential aneurysms.
Extract:
An infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and is easily fatigued when eating
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and notes that the infant is easily fatigued when eating. Which defect is not present in this cardiac congenital malformation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot, which includes overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Left ventricular hypertrophy is seen in conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.
Extract:
A toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The side-lying knee-chest position maximizes vertebral space, facilitating safe and accurate lumbar puncture in a toddler.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand washing before eating reduces infection risk, critical for cystic fibrosis patients prone to respiratory infections, showing proper understanding of care.