ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisolone, a corticosteroid, can impair immune function and delay wound healing, requiring monitoring for signs of infection or delayed healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the influenza vaccine to a toddler. The prescription is written to administer the influenza vaccine subcutaneously. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying a gelatin allergy is crucial, as some influenza vaccines contain gelatin as a stabilizer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent swallowing after a tonsillectomy can indicate bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous swallowing can indicate bleeding at the surgical site, a priority finding requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. Which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A: CRP is an inflammatory marker elevated in rheumatic fever. B: ASO titer indicates recent streptococcal infection, a key factor in rheumatic fever. E: ESR is another inflammatory marker supporting the diagnosis.