ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Four children: toddler with nephrotic syndrome, adolescent with Crohn's disease, preschool-age child with muffled voice, school-age child with diabetes mellitus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is prioritizing care for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A muffled voice and no cough suggest epiglottitis, a life-threatening airway emergency.
Extract:
Toddler receiving prescribed medication with parent nearby
Question 2 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:
Child with temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and suspected bacterial meningitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of bacterial meningitis, a priority to protect others before diagnostic or comfort measures.
Extract:
School-age child undergoing cranial nerve assessment
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child's cranial nerve function. Which of the following actions should the nurse ask the child to take when assessing the accessory nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shrugging shoulders tests the accessory nerve's control of the trapezius muscle.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Decreased peripheral edema shows furosemide's diuretic effect, reducing fluid buildup in heart failure.