ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid antibiotic administration treats bacterial meningitis and prevents complications. A, B, and D are secondary to infection control.
Extract:
A child who is in a sickle cell crisis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to blocked blood flow. A is not typical. B is unrelated. D may indicate infection but isn't specific to crisis.
Extract:
A child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hours postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushed ice soothes the throat and reduces swelling without irritating the surgical site. A, C, and D risk irritation or bleeding.
Extract:
A school-age child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding shared hats prevents lice transmission. A is false (lice survive ~48 hours off-host). B is incorrect as hygiene doesn't prevent lice. C is wrong as lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
A child who has mumps
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has mumps. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mumps requires droplet precautions due to large droplet transmission. A, B, and C are inappropriate for mumps.