ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) is a common clinical manifestation of heart failure due to decreased cardiac output and inadequate tissue perfusion. B. Tremors are not typical. C. Increased appetite is not associated; decreased appetite is more common. D. Bradycardia is not typical; tachycardia is more common.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a child who has cystic fibrosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. A child with cystic fibrosis needs a high-calorie diet to meet their nutritional needs and prevent malnutrition. B. Sweat chloride testing is for diagnosis, not monitoring. C. Pancrelipase should be swallowed whole. D. Dornase alfa is not for wheezing and has a different dosing schedule.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has scabies.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Treating close contacts is essential to prevent the spread of scabies. A. Ketoconazole shampoo is not indicated for scabies. C. Petroleum jelly is not effective for scabies treatment. D. Soaking combs is not the primary treatment.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to an adolescent who has an NG tube.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking the pH of the gastric secretions is the priority action to confirm the correct placement of the NG tube in the stomach before administering the enteral feeding. B, C, D. These actions follow confirmation of tube placement.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a 15-year-old adolescent about a medication used to treat a sexually transmitted infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Asking how the client prefers to learn new information demonstrates respect for the adolescent's autonomy and preferences, facilitating effective communication and understanding. A, B, C. These do not prioritize the adolescent's involvement or preferences.