ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has asthma. Which of the following are indications of deterioration in the child's respiratory status? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Wheezing, nasal flaring, and sternal muscle retraction indicate airway obstruction and respiratory distress in asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a terminal illness and reviews palliative care with assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of this review?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening and responding to the family aligns with the emotional support focus of palliative care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung's diseasWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgery is the definitive treatment for Hirschsprung's disease, addressing the absence of nerve cells in the colon.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected to have Enterobius vermicularis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The tape test is the standard diagnostic procedure for Enterobius vermicularis, involving placing clear tape around the anus to collect eggs for microscopic examination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Wearing cotton underpants, wiping front to back, avoiding bubble baths, and monitoring for infection signs are preventive and monitoring strategies for UTIs.