ATI RN
RN ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam 2023 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old was brought to the school nurse's office due to a reported suicide threat. Which one of the following findings puts the patient at the greatest risk for suicide completion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: History of suicide attempt. This finding puts the patient at the greatest risk for suicide completion because individuals with a history of suicide attempts are more likely to attempt suicide again. This indicates underlying mental health issues and distress, increasing the risk of completing suicide.
Choice B is incorrect as drug and alcohol use is a risk factor but not as strong as a previous suicide attempt.
Choices C and D are not direct risk factors for suicide completion.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is caring for a child who has lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer antitoxin. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium, not a toxin, so administering antitoxin is not appropriate. Option A is incorrect because notifying the state health department is not a direct action for the nurse to take in caring for the child. Option C is incorrect as educating the family to avoid sharing personal belongings is a preventive measure but not a direct action for the child's care. Option D is incorrect as skin necrosis is not a typical manifestation of Lyme disease. Administering appropriate antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in caring for the child with Lyme disease.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education to the parents of an infant with cradle cap. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates their understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "We should brush the loosened crusts out of the hair after shampooing." This statement indicates understanding as brushing the loosened crusts helps to remove the scales and prevent further build-up. Hydrogen peroxide (
A) is not recommended for cradle cap as it can irritate the skin. Asthma and allergies (
B) are not directly related to cradle cap. Decreasing hair wash frequency to once a week (
D) can worsen cradle cap by allowing build-up of oils and dead skin cells.
Question 4 of 5
An 18-month-old patient with Down's Syndrome has a history of mild pulmonary hypertension which requires a daily dose of Furosemide (Lasix). The mother is questioning if the new dose is correct after an adjustment at the child's last Cardiology visit. The child weighs 22 pounds and the dosing for furosemide (Lasix) for this child 2mg/kg/dose. What is the appropriate dose of Furosemide Lasix for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct dose of Furosemide (Lasix) for this child is 20 mg/dose.
To calculate the appropriate dose, we first convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms (22 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg).
Then, we multiply the weight by the recommended dose of 2 mg/kg (10 kg x 2 mg/kg = 20 mg/dose). This calculation ensures proper dosing based on the child's weight.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct dosage calculation based on the child's weight.
Question 5 of 5
A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus presents with a fever and 48-hour history of vomiting. As the nurse, you note the child's breath has a fruity odour, his breathing is deep and rapid, and mom states he has become less arousable. You recognize these are the signs of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DK
A). The fruity odor of breath, deep and rapid breathing (Kussmaul breathing), and altered mental status are classic signs of DKA. In DKA, the body produces excess ketones due to lack of insulin, leading to metabolic acidosis. Acute Hypoglycemia (
A) presents with low blood sugar levels, not high as in DKA. Hyperglycemia (
C) is a general term for high blood sugar without the specific ketone production seen in DKA. Polydipsia (
D) refers to excessive thirst, not the symptoms described in the scenario.