ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Child with temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and suspected bacterial meningitis
Question 1 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 2 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:
Infant receiving intermittent enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who receives intermittent enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering a feeding?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Offering a pacifier provides comfort, checking residuals monitors tolerance, and slow instillation prevents aspiration.
Extract:
School-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is caring for a school-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A side-lying position prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency post-tonsillectomy.
Extract:
Child with varicella
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airborne precautions prevent varicella spread, as it's highly contagious via respiratory droplets.