ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a terminal illness and reviews palliative care with assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following statements by the AP indicates an understanding of this review?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listening and responding to the family aligns with the emotional support focus of palliative care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy is the first-line treatment for dehydration due to diarrhea, effectively restoring fluid and electrolyte balance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering analgesics on a schedule is crucial for effective pain management. It helps maintain consistent pain relief, which is important for encouraging fluid intake and preventing dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a guardian of an infant about the administration of oral medications. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Using a dropper and adding flavoring ensure accurate dosing and palatability; adding to a bottle risks incomplete dosing, and nipple administration is less precise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse often cares for children who are dying. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maintain professional effectiveness? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking time off from work can help nurses manage stress and grief, allowing them to maintain their well-being and professional effectiveness. The document incorrectly lists multiple correct answers, but only D is consistently supported.