ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
6-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen saturation below 90% or central cyanosis indicates severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate intervention to ensure adequate oxygenation.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A snug diaper secures the bag, ensuring accurate urine collection without leakage.
Extract:
Adolescent with NG tube for enteral feeding
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to an adolescent who has an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking gastric pH confirms NG tube placement, preventing feeding errors.
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5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous swallowing suggests bleeding, as the child swallows blood from the surgical site.
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7-year-old student
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising around the wrists is suspicious for physical abuse, as it's uncommon in typical childhood activities.