ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A child who has a tracheostomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has a tracheostomy. After suctioning the tracheostomy, which of the following findings should the nurse use to determine that the procedure was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear breath sounds indicate a patent airway post-suctioning. Respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and capillary refill are not direct indicators of suctioning success.
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 10-month-old infant who is 8 hours postoperative following cleft palate repair. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the infant's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying and releasing elbow restraints every hour prevents the infant from touching or injuring the surgical site while allowing some movement and circulation. Keeping the infant supine increases aspiration risk, feeding with a spoon may cause trauma, and suctioning the mouth can damage the palate.
Extract:
A school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to develop a plan of care for a school-aged child who has been hospitalized with gastroenteritis. Which of the following conditions and client findings should the nurse identify that the child has developed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting, melena, and weak pulses indicate dehydration and hypovolemic shock from gastroenteritis. Other conditions have distinct symptoms not present here.
Extract:
An infant who is 2 months old
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the pediatric unit is assessing an infant who is 2 months old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A distended abdomen with a visible mass may indicate a serious condition like a tumor or obstruction, requiring immediate reporting. Other findings are normal for a 2-month-old.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates that she understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes aid digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in cystic fibrosis. They should be taken before or with meals, not after or hours before, and are not for metabolism.