ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
7-year-old student
Question 1 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.
Extract:
School-age child learning about bicycle safety
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking the bicycle through intersections enhances safety by increasing visibility.
Extract:
Preschooler postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse offer the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sugar-free gelatin is soothing and avoids mucus production or irritation post-tonsillectomy.
Extract:
Adolescent 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity may indicate peritonitis, a serious postoperative complication requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
School-age child with sickle cell disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical activity as tolerated supports health without triggering sickle cell crises.