ATI RN
ATI Custom SP23 N23 N240 Exam 3 Ch 11 24 32 43 44 Questions
Extract:
A preschooler with a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschooler who has a calcium level of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypocalcemia (8.0 mg/dL) causes muscle tremors due to nerve excitability. Positive (not negative) Chvostek's sign, dry membranes, and polyuria aren't typical.
Extract:
An adolescent following a suicide attempt
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent following a suicide attempt. After reviewing the client's history, the nurse should determine which of the following is the priority risk factor for suicide completion.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Previous suicide attempts are the strongest predictor of completion per CDC, indicating high risk. Substance abuse, loss, and disorders contribute but are secondary.
Extract:
A school-age child at a well-child visit
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding shared hats prevents lice transmission via direct contact. Lice crawl, don't jump, survive 1-2 days off the host, and daily hair washing doesn't prevent infestation.
Extract:
A child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease and is in Buck extension traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents pressure ulcers and maintains circulation, essential for comfort in Buck traction. Removing the boot disrupts traction, reducing fluid risks dehydration, and pin sites aren't used in this traction type.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child who weighs 33 lb with 160 mL of urine output over 8 hours
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who has had 160 mL of urine output over the past 8-hour period. The child weighs 33 lb. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 160 mL over 8 hours for a 15 kg (33 lb) child is within normal (1-2 mL/kg/hr, or 120-240 mL). Continued monitoring is appropriate; notifying the provider, scanning, or rehydrating isn't indicated.