ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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Child with acute epiglottitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has acute epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of epiglottitis, caused by Haemophilus influenzae.
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4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests nephrotoxicity, a serious side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate reporting.
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Adolescent with sickle cell anemia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PCV13 protects against pneumococcal infections, critical for immunocompromised sickle cell patients.
Extract:
Child with acute epiglottitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has acute epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of epiglottitis, caused by Haemophilus influenzae.
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Infant with intussusception
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has intussusception. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sausage-shaped mass is characteristic of intussusception, caused by intestinal telescoping.