ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
An infant with a history of bronchopneumonia.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant who has a history of bronchopneumonia. What should the nurse anticipate when monitoring laboratory results? Which of the following venous blood gas results should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bronchopneumonia causes hypoxemia (low pO2), hypercapnia (high pCO2), and compensatory HCO3 increase, indicating respiratory acidosis.
Extract:
A newborn infant with a cleft lip and palate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn infant with a cleft lip and palate. Which of the following is the FIRST priority nursing goal when caring for this infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Establishing adequate feeding is the priority to ensure nutrition and growth, as cleft lip and palate can hinder effective sucking and feeding.
Extract:
A newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia. Which of the following interventions must be the FIRST priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head 30-35 degrees prevents aspiration of gastric contents due to potential tracheoesophageal fistula, a critical concern in esophageal atresia.
Extract:
A 2-month-old child with burns on his face due to abuse.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old child who suffered burns on his face due to abuse. What is the nurse's immediate priority concern when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial burns in a 2-month-old risk airway swelling, making airway management the immediate priority to prevent respiratory distress.
Extract:
A fussy 2-month-old infant postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a fussy 2-month-old infant who is postoperative following surgical repair of a cleft lip. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parental holding comforts the infant, reducing fussiness without risking surgical site complications from prone positioning, pacifier use, or inappropriate pain medication.