ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
School-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is caring for a school-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A side-lying position prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency post-tonsillectomy.
Extract:
8-month-old infant with heart failure
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cool, humidified oxygen improves oxygenation in infants with heart failure, addressing respiratory distress.
Extract:
Infant with rotavirus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has rotavirus. Which of the following findings indicates that the infant is moderately dehydrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss of 7% indicates moderate dehydration, consistent with 6-10% body weight loss in infants.
Extract:
2-month-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip and Pavlik harness
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 2-month-old infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip and has a prescription for a Pavlik harness. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the diaper under the straps ensures proper harness function and hygiene, per standard care instructions.
Extract:
Toddler with cystic fibrosis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steatorrhea results from pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis, causing fat malabsorption.