ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse who is caring for a child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of infection control practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Maintaining droplet precautions while the child is coughing and sneezing is appropriate because pertussis is primarily transmitted via respiratory droplets. B. Applying a mask after entering is incorrect timing. C. Gloves are not specific to pertussis transmission. D. Airborne precautions are not needed for pertussis.
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A 15-year-old adolescent is admitted for a vaso-occlusive crisis. The parent reports that the adolescent has a low-grade fever and has vomited for 3 days. The adolescent reports having right-sided and low back pain. They also report hands and right knee are painful and swollen. The client reports pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Vital Signs: Temperature 37.8° C (100° F), Heart rate 100/min, Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg, Respiratory rate 20/min, Oxygen saturation 95% on room air. Assessment: Awake, alert, and oriented x 3, Yellow sclera of eyes noted bilaterally, Right upper quadrant tender to palpation, Hands painful to touch and swollen bilaterally, Right knee is swollen, warm to palpation, and the client reports pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10, Client is tearful and grimacing during the examination.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the adolescent. Select the 5 interventions the nurse should include.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: A. Clients with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for infections, including those caused by pneumococcus. Ensuring vaccination status helps prevent future complications. B. Folic acid supplementation may be part of the overall management of sickle cell disease, but it is not a priority intervention during a vaso-occlusive crisis. C. Vaso-occlusive crises can lead to tissue hypoxia due to impaired blood flow. Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation helps in assessing tissue perfusion and detecting hypoxemia early. D. Placing the client on strict bed rest can increase the risk of thrombosis and impair circulation. E. Cold can cause vasoconstriction, worsening the pain and sickling process. Warm compresses are more appropriate for promoting comfort and improving circulation. F. Meperidine (Demerol) is a potent opioid analgesic that can help alleviate severe pain associated with vaso-occlusive crises. G. The nurse should not restrict oral intake, as hydration is important to prevent dehydration and further sickling. H. Hydroxyurea is used to prevent vaso-occlusive crises in patients with sickle cell disease but is not typically administered during an acute crisis. This is a medication that reduces the frequency and severity of vaso-occlusive crises by increasing the production of fetal hemoglobin, which prevents sickling.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis about home care following discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy with meals and snacks is essential for children with cystic fibrosis to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption due to pancreatic insufficiency. A. Chest x-rays are not routine home care. B.
Tonsillectomy is not standard for cystic fibrosis. D. Isoniazid is for tuberculosis, not cystic fibrosis.
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Cerebrospinal fluid: Pressure: 22 cm H2O (less than 20 cm H2O), Color: Cloudy (clear or colorless), Blood: None (none), Cells RBC: 0 (0), WBC: 36 cells/mcL (0 to 30 cells/mcL), Protein: 92 mg/dL (up to 70 mg/dL), Glucose: 36 mg/dL (50 to 75 mg/dL), Serum glucose: 64 mg/dL (60 to 100 mg/dL).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Given the cloudy appearance of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and elevated white blood cell count (WB
C) in the CSF, there may be an indication of meningitis. Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial meningitis. B. Vaccines prevent infections but are not immediate treatment. C. Glucose monitoring is not the priority over infection treatment. D. Neutropenic precautions are not indicated.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 12-month-old infant who is up-to-date with the current schedule. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A. The MMR vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. B. The varicella vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. C. Rotavirus vaccine is given at 2, 4, and 6 months. D. Herpes zoster vaccine is not given to infants. E. HPV vaccine starts at age 11 or 12.