ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
10-month-old child following a head injury
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old child who was brought to the emergency department by his parents following a head injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status ensures airway and breathing stability, the priority in head injury cases.
Extract:
Preschooler refusing oral diphenhydramine
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a stat dose of oral diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the medication's purpose encourages compliance by addressing its importance.
Extract:
Infant with rotavirus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has rotavirus. Which of the following findings indicates that the infant is moderately dehydrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss of 7% indicates moderate dehydration, consistent with 6-10% body weight loss in infants.
Extract:
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.
Extract:
Preschooler postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 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.