ATI RN
ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
Extract:
A child who is in sickle cell crisis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain is the hallmark symptom of a sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusive episodes leading to ischemia and tissue damage.
Extract:
A client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy. The nurse should wear a gown as personal protective equipment when taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing a dressing change involves potential exposure to bodily fluids, so wearing a gown is appropriate for infection control.
Extract:
A child with a urinary tract infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with a urinary tract infection. Which of the following should the nurse include in teaching for the child and family? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: All options except wearing nylon underwear are correct, as nylon can trap moisture and promote bacterial growth, whereas cotton is preferred.
Extract:
A toddler who has acute otitis media.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute otitis media. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering analgesic medication addresses the child's pain and discomfort, which is a priority in acute otitis media.
Extract:
A 17-year-old female client who has severe acne.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 17-year-old female client who has severe acne about the use of isotretinoin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client is the priority to report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feelings of isolation and depression are serious side effects associated with isotretinoin and should be reported immediately due to the risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts.