ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant with new prescription for digoxin
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a key sign of digoxin toxicity in infants, indicating potential cardiac complications.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A snug diaper secures the bag, ensuring accurate urine collection without leakage.
Extract:
10-year-old child scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 10-year-old child who is scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the leg straight prevents bleeding from the arterial site post-catheterization.
Extract:
Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is requesting testing for STIs. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verbal consent is sufficient for STI testing, as minors can consent per legal standards.
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Infant with failure to thrive
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is planning care for an infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistent caregivers build trust, supporting feeding and growth in infants with failure to thrive.