ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Ataxia. Inhalation of gasoline can lead to central nervous system depression, resulting in ataxia, which is a lack of muscle coordination. Gasoline does not typically cause hypothermia, hyperactive reflexes, or pinpoint pupils. Hypothermia is more commonly associated with cold exposure, hyperactive reflexes are not a typical finding in gasoline inhalation, and pinpoint pupils are more indicative of opioid overdose.
Therefore, the nurse should expect ataxia as a key finding in an adolescent who has inhaled gasoline.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing safety measures with a group of parents to prevent burn injuries for toddlers. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B - Keep electrical wires hidden from view.
Rationale: Keeping electrical wires hidden reduces the risk of toddlers getting access to them, preventing electrical burns. This safety measure is crucial as toddlers are curious and may try to touch or play with exposed wires, which can lead to serious injuries.
Summary of Other
Choices:
A: Setting the water heater to 60°C (140°F) may scald toddlers if the water is too hot. This measure does not specifically address burn prevention for toddlers.
C: Encouraging outdoor activities between specific hours does not directly relate to burn prevention. It is important for sun safety but does not address burn injuries from other sources.
D: Turning pot handles toward the front of the stove is a good safety practice to prevent accidental spills and burns, but it does not cover the broader aspect of burn prevention for toddlers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A decrease in peripheral edema. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by increasing urine output, reducing fluid retention, and decreasing edema in patients with heart failure.
Therefore, if the medication is effective, the nurse should expect to see a reduction in peripheral edema as a result of the decreased fluid volume in the body.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because an increase in potassium levels, a decrease in cardiac output, and an increase in venous pressure are not expected outcomes of furosemide therapy and would actually indicate an ineffective treatment or potential complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Monitor for pallor or swelling in the child's affected hand. This is the priority because it indicates circulation issues, such as compartment syndrome, which is a medical emergency that can lead to tissue damage. Skin irritation at cast edges (
A) is important but not as urgent as circulation issues. Restricting strenuous activities (
B) is important for healing but not the priority. Using a hair dryer for itching (
D) can introduce moisture into the cast, leading to skin breakdown.
Extract:
Exhibit 2 Nurses' Notes 0730: Child presents to the emergency department (ED). Guardians report the child woke up coughing with a low-grade fever. Child appears alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted. 0800: Child became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible inspiratory stridor. Barking, nonproductive cough present.
Question 5 of 5
For each of the following findings, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia. Each finding may support more than one disease process.
| Finding | Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis | pneumonia |
|---|---|---|
| Irritability | ||
| Temperature | ||
| Cough findings at 0800 | ||
| Stridor |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct answer is .
A: Irritability is a common symptom seen in both acute laryngotracheobronchitis and pneumonia due to the discomfort caused by respiratory issues.
B: Temperature is an important indicator in differentiating between the two conditions as pneumonia typically presents with higher fever compared to laryngotracheobronchitis.
C: Cough findings at 0800 can be present in both conditions, but the nature of the cough and accompanying symptoms can help differentiate between them.
D: Stridor is a key clinical finding in acute laryngotracheobronchitis due to upper airway inflammation, whereas it is not a typical finding in pneumonia.
Incorrect choices:
E, F, G: These choices are left blank as they are not relevant to distinguishing between acute laryngotracheobronchitis and pneumonia based on the given parameters.