ATI RN
ATI Nursing Proctored Pediatric Test Banks Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the clinical manifestations of chronic renal failure is uremic frost. Which best describes this term?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uremic frost is a term used to describe the presence of urea crystals on the skin of individuals with chronic renal failure. As kidney function declines in chronic renal failure, the body is unable to effectively excrete waste products such as urea. Urea can then be deposited on the skin when sweating, leading to the formation of white or frost-like crystals, giving the appearance of "uremic frost." This condition is a visible indicator of severe kidney dysfunction and the buildup of waste products in the body.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child after heart surgery. What should the nurse do if evidence of cardiac tamponade is found?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If evidence of cardiac tamponade is found in a child after heart surgery, it is crucial for the nurse to immediately report this to the physician. Cardiac tamponade is a serious condition where excess fluid or blood accumulates in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart and affecting its ability to pump effectively. Prompt recognition and intervention are essential to prevent potential life-threatening outcomes. The physician would need to assess the child's condition, consider performing procedures to relieve the tamponade such as pericardiocentesis, and provide appropriate treatment to stabilize the child. Delaying reporting and action in cases of cardiac tamponade can lead to further complications and worsen the child's condition.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing interventions for the child after a cardiac catheterization should include which actions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 36-year-old man is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer. He is withdrawn and does not interact with the nurse. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Option D is the most appropriate action in this scenario because it demonstrates empathy and opens the door for the patient to express his concerns. By acknowledging the patient's withdrawn behavior and directly inquiring about his feelings regarding the diagnosis or treatment, the nurse creates an opportunity for the patient to share his thoughts and concerns. This open-ended question allows the patient to express himself without any assumptions or judgments. It shows that the nurse is attentive, supportive, and willing to listen to the patient's emotional needs during this challenging time.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse needs to administer an IM injection of 2.4 million units of penicillin G. it is supplied in a vial of 5,000,000 units of powder for injection. Instructions state to dilute with 8 mL of sterile water. How manu mL should the nurse draw up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To administer an IM injection of 2.4 million units of penicillin G, the nurse should first reconstitute the penicillin powder with sterile water as per the instructions. The vial contains 5,000,000 units of the powder and when diluted with 8 mL of sterile water, the resulting concentration would be: