ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child for scabies. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of scabies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Burrows on the hands are characteristic of scabies. B. Scaly lesions aren’t typical. C. Bull’s eye suggests Lyme disease. D. Scalp rashes aren’t common in scabies.
Extract:
Client postoperative following placement of a halo vest to manage a cervical vertebral fracture
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following placement of a halo vest to manage a cervical vertebral fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pin site care is crucial to prevent infection. The nurse should assess the pin sites regularly for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, drainage, or increased pain. A. Using a turning sheet could disturb spinal alignment. B. Tightening screws without direction can harm the client. C. Neck movement is contraindicated with a halo vest.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A,B,D. A. Tachycardia compensates for poor cardiac output. B. Dyspnea results from lung fluid. D. Cyanosis occurs due to poor oxygenation. C. Weight gain, not loss, is typical due to fluid retention. E. Pulses are weak, not bounding.
Extract:
Adolescent scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.'
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent for an adolescent who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The provider can best explain the procedure's necessity, ensuring informed consent. A. Witnessing doesn't address understanding. C. Anesthesiologist isn't the primary explainer. D. Nurses shouldn't give medical explanations beyond their scope.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Loose buttons are a choking hazard; checking them is key. A. Balloons pose a choking risk. B. 54°C is too hot; 49°C is safer. C. Screens don’t prevent falls; guards do.