ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant with severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate compensates for fluid loss in severe dehydration, a common finding.
Extract:
Infant with new prescription for digoxin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an indication of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a key sign of digoxin toxicity in infants, indicating potential cardiac complications.
Extract:
Child with varicella
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airborne precautions prevent varicella spread, as it's highly contagious via respiratory droplets.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning over both urethra and anus ensures collection of urine in female infants.
Extract:
3-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing coping mechanisms with a parent of a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following therapeutic questions should the nurse ask the parent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about fussiness encourages discussion of coping strategies, fostering therapeutic communication.