ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Toddler with hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and drooling
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a toddler who has hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and drooling. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe dyspnea and drooling suggest airway obstruction, requiring urgent intubation.
Extract:
Infant with acute otitis media
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Crying, restlessness, and fever are common in otitis media due to pain and inflammation.
Extract:
Infant with failure to thrive
Question 3 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.
Extract:
School-age child undergoing cranial nerve assessment
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child. Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symmetrical jaw strength indicates intact trigeminal nerve motor function.
Extract:
School-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clearing the area of hard objects prevents injury during a seizure, ensuring the child's safety.