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RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Regarding the language skills, a 2-year-old child can
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By age 2, children can usually name pictures but may not yet count, name colors, or define words.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the patient. The nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is used primarily for which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide is primarily indicated for hypertension (HTN). Thiazides like hydrochlorothiazide are commonly the first-line treatment for hypertension. While hydrochlorothiazide can be used for edema, diabetes insipidus, and postmenopausal osteoporosis to some extent, its main use and efficacy lie in managing hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
What side effect should the nurse include in the parent teaching for a child prescribed a baclofen pump for cerebral palsy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a child is prescribed a baclofen pump for cerebral palsy, one of the common side effects to include in parent teaching is hypotonia. Baclofen, a muscle relaxant, can lead to decreased muscle tone, resulting in hypotonia. It is important for parents to be aware of this potential side effect and know how to respond accordingly.
Question 4 of 5
A 16-year-old mother complaining she feels unhappy living with her husband and his family. The most appropriate action is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a screening tool for postnatal depression which might address her unhappiness.
Question 5 of 5
Oral medications are often used as an early treatment for generalized spasticity. Which of the following works at the level of skeletal muscle to block calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dantrolene sodium directly acts on skeletal muscles by inhibiting calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, thereby reducing muscle contraction and spasticity.