ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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5-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Head lag at 5 months suggests delayed motor development or neurological issues, requiring reporting.
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12-year-old client during a well-child visit
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to administer immunizations to a 12-year-old client during a well-child visit. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The HPV vaccine is recommended at age 11-12, aligning with CDC guidelines for preventing HPV-related diseases.
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Infant receiving opioids for pain
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an infant who is receiving opioids for pain. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A relaxed facial expression indicates pain relief, the therapeutic goal of opioid administration.
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Preschool-age child with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning
Question 4 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.
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4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis receiving chest physiotherapy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a 4-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis and has been receiving chest physiotherapy treatments. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the therapy has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased expectoration shows clearance of mucus, the goal of chest physiotherapy.