ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
3-month-old infant with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has a cleft of the soft palate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10° head elevation prevents nasal regurgitation and choking during feedings.
Extract:
Adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ataxia results from gasoline inhalation's neurotoxic effects, causing lack of coordination due to central nervous system depression.
Extract:
10-year-old child scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 10-year-old child who is scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the leg straight prevents bleeding from the arterial site post-catheterization.
Extract:
10-month-old child following a head injury
Question 4 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:
School-age child with sickle cell disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical activity as tolerated supports health without triggering sickle cell crises.