ATI RN
Essential of Pediatric Nursing Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses for the characteristic movement of Parkinson's disease which is a (n):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The characteristic movement of Parkinson's disease is the pronation-supination of the hand and forearm, also known as the "pill-rolling" tremor. This movement interferes with normal hand activities and is a common early sign of Parkinson's disease. Exaggerated muscle flaccidity leading to frequent falls and hyperextension of the back and neck are not typically associated with Parkinson's disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following positions would be most appropriate for a patient with right-sided paralysis following a stroke?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which food choice contains the highest kilocalorie?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bacon contains the highest kilocalories among the food choices provided. Bacon is high in fat, with approximately 42 kilocalories per slice (8 grams) compared to other options like an apple (52 kilocalories), chicken (231 kilocalories), and bread (79 kilocalories). The high fat content in bacon contributes to its higher caloric value compared to the other choices listed. As such, bacon is the food choice with the highest kilocalorie content in this selection.
Question 4 of 5
An adult has and IV line in the right forearm infusing D5 ½ NS with 20 mEq of potassium at 75 ml/h. which statement would be a correct report from the RN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct report from the RN in this situation would be option A. This report accurately describes the situation by mentioning that the potassium bag is piggybacked into the dextrose at 75 ml/h, stating that the clamp should be closed below the D5 ½ NS bag, and clarifying that potassium is on the secondary line. Additionally, the statement that 75 ml will infuse in one hour is also correct based on the infusion rate provided in the question. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate and accurate report to provide in this scenario.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following, the MOST likely cause of constipation is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.