ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Curiosity about what happened to the sibling's body is a common reaction in preschool-age children and can be considered age-appropriate. A, C, D. These are beyond the developmental understanding of a preschooler.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes 0930: Parent presents child to provider's office. Parent reports the child has had a fever for 2 days and that the child has cried more than usual. Parent also reports the child has had a decreased appetite for the last 24 hr. Child febrile and lethargic. 0945: Notified provider of parent reports and child's fever. New prescriptions received. 1000: Urine sample obtained via sterile straight catheter. Vital Signs 0930: Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F), Heart rate 128/min, Respiratory rate 28/min. Diagnostic Results 1030: Urinalysis: Appearance: cloudy and dark amber (clear), Specific gravity 1.035 (1.005 to 1.030), Leukocyte esterase: positive (negative), Nitrites: present (none), WBCS: 10 (0 to 4).
Question 2 of 5
Select words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The child is at risk for developing _______ and ______.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: E. Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys commonly associated with fever and lethargy, especially in young children. B. Renal scarring can occur as a complication of untreated or recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly pyelonephritis.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Curiosity about what happened to the sibling's body is a common reaction in preschool-age children and can be considered age-appropriate. A, C, D. These are beyond the developmental understanding of a preschooler.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing for periods of rest is important to conserve energy in children with heart failure. B. Increasing oxygen flow rate requires medical guidance. C. Digoxin should not be withheld without consulting a provider. D. Monthly weighing is insufficient; more frequent monitoring is needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement strategy that can motivate the child to take the medication and reduce the unpleasant taste. B. Milk may interact with some medications. C. Mixing with food can alter taste perception negatively. D. Diluting with water may affect medication stability.