ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant with acute otitis media
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Crying, restlessness, and fever are common in otitis media due to pain and inflammation.
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6-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen saturation below 90% or central cyanosis indicates severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate intervention to ensure adequate oxygenation.
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Preschooler postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. The child is now ready to resume oral intake. Which of the following dietary choices should the nurse offer the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sugar-free gelatin is soothing and avoids mucus production or irritation post-tonsillectomy.
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Infant at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lightweight clothing reduces overheating, a SIDS risk factor, showing parental understanding.
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Child with impetigo
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying bactericidal ointment treats impetigo, a bacterial infection, by targeting the causative bacteria directly on the lesions.