ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
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: D
Rationale: D. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) in an infant with RSV is a concerning sign that may indicate respiratory distress and requires immediate reporting to the provider to prevent worsening respiratory failure. A. Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of RSV and not immediately alarming unless accompanied by other severe symptoms. B. Pharyngitis (sore throat) is less specific in infants with RSV and not typically a priority for reporting. C. Coughing is expected with RSV and does not warrant immediate reporting unless it severely impacts breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Notifying the public health department is essential for contact tracing and preventing the spread of syphilis. A. Retesting may be needed, but notification is immediate. C. Contacting parents is not appropriate for a 20-year-old. D. Metronidazole is not used for syphilis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Providing a pacifier coated with an oral sucrose solution has been shown to reduce pain and stress during immunizations in infants, promoting atraumatic care. A. EMLA cream requires time to work. C. Deltoid muscle is not used in infants. D. A 20-gauge needle is too large.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has a maintenance prescription for prednisone following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Mood swings are a common side effect of prednisone and indicate an understanding of the potential adverse effects. B. Routine blood tests are not typically required for maintenance prednisone therapy. C. Prednisone should not be withheld before physical activity. D. Decreased appetite is not typical; increased appetite is more common.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Curiosity about what happened to the sibling's body is a common reaction in preschool-age children and can be considered age-appropriate. A, C, D. These are beyond the developmental understanding of a preschooler.