ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization and finds the dressing is saturated with blood. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Applying pressure just above the insertion site helps to control bleeding by compressing the vessel and promoting hemostasis. B. Monitoring the pulse distal to the insertion site is important but should occur after controlling the bleeding. C. Obtaining vital signs is important but does not address the immediate need to control bleeding. D. Reinforcing the dressing may be necessary after controlling the bleeding but is not the first action to take.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A.
Toddlers thrive on routines and consistency, which provide them with security and predictability. B.
Toddlers are in a stage of development where they assert their independence and autonomy by saying 'no' or 'mine' to almost everything. This is a normal and healthy behavior that reflects their growing sense of self and identity. The nurse should explain to the guardian that this behavior is not meant to be defiant or disrespectful, but rather a way of exploring their environment and expressing their preferences. C.
Toddlers are typically emotionally labile, meaning they can experience rapid changes in mood and emotions. D.
Toddlers may display increased independence rather than increased dependency as they strive to assert their autonomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about how to prepare their 3-year-old child to meet their new sibling. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A. While preparing the 3-year-old child for changes in routines is important, it is too general. Providing specific strategies like role-playing with a doll would be more helpful. B. Providing a doll for the 3-year-old child to imitate parental behaviors is an effective way to help them understand and adjust to the new sibling's arrival. This encourages a sense of involvement and can help alleviate feelings of jealousy or displacement. C. While telling the 3-year-old child about having a new playmate is positive, it does not offer concrete strategies for preparing the child for the new sibling's arrival. D. Waiting for the newborn to come home before moving the 3-year-old child from the crib to a bed may not be necessary. The transition from crib to bed can be independent of the newborn's arrival and should be based on the child's readiness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of toddlers receiving digoxin therapy. For which of the following toddlers should the nurse revise the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Vomiting can lead to decreased absorption of digoxin, potentially resulting in subtherapeutic levels and inadequate therapeutic effect. The plan of care should be revised to address the vomiting and consider alternative routes of administration or doses. B. A digoxin level within the therapeutic range indicates adequate drug absorption and effectiveness. C. An apical pulse of 100/min is within the expected range for toddlers and does not necessarily require a revision of the plan of care related to digoxin therapy. D. A potassium level within the normal range is desirable and does not necessarily require a revision of the plan of care related to digoxin therapy.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes: 0700: 7 year old client who weighs 18.1 kg (39.9 lb) admitted with a UTI. Child reports pain and burning upon urination and feeling like they need to go to the bathroom all the time. Child's guardian reports the client has been incontinent of urine the past 2 nights and that the urine has a very strong odor. Vital Signs: 0715: Temperature 38 C (100.4 F), Heart rate 80/min, Respiratory rate 22/min, Blood pressure 106/65 mm Hg. 0930: Temperature 38.4 C (101.1 F), Heart rate 90/min, Respiratory rate 23/min, Blood pressure 105/65 mm Hg. Provider Prescription: Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim 8 mg TMP/kg/day PO, Salicylic acid 20 mg/kg/dose every 4 hr as needed for pain and fever
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the client. For each of the following interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
| Intervention | Anticipated |
|---|---|
| Educate the child about proper perineal hygiene | |
| Administer sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim | |
| Administer salicylic acid for pain and fever | |
| Ensure the child receives a maximum of 1,200 mL/day of fluid | |
| Advise child's guardian about the use of sunscreen |
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A. Proper perineal hygiene is essential in preventing recurrent urinary tract infections. Teaching the child about proper hygiene practices is important for preventing future UTIs. B. Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are antibiotics commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. Administering the prescribed antibiotic is appropriate for treating the UTI. C. Salicylic acid (aspirin) is contraindicated in children with viral infections due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition. Since the child has a fever, which is likely due to the UTI, salicylic acid should not be given. D. Fluid intake should be encouraged to help flush out the bacteria causing the UTI. Restricting fluid intake is not appropriate in this situation. E. Advising the child's guardian about the use of sunscreen is appropriate, especially if the child will be outdoors. This intervention is not directly related to the UTI but is generally important for the child's overall health and well-being.