ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Preschool-age child with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia is a hallmark of salicylate toxicity, which can lead to neurological damage and requires urgent treatment.
Extract:
Adolescent with NG tube for enteral feeding
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to an adolescent who has an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking gastric pH confirms NG tube placement, preventing feeding errors.
Extract:
Toddler receiving prescribed medication with parent nearby
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a toddler whose parent is nearby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the ID band against the medical record ensures accurate patient identification.
Extract:
3-month-old infant with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has a cleft of the soft palate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10° head elevation prevents nasal regurgitation and choking during feedings.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Positioning over both urethra and anus ensures collection of urine in female infants.