ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching an adolescent to self-administer a corticosteroid medication using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Shaking the device, rinsing the mouth, and inhaling slowly are critical for effective and safe use of a corticosteroid MDI.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol, tobramycin, dornase alfa, and fat-soluble vitamins address respiratory and nutritional complications of cystic fibrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer the influenza vaccine to a toddler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anterolateral thigh is the recommended site for intramuscular injections in toddlers due to well-developed muscles and minimal risk of injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a guardian about parallel play in children. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parallel play is characterized by children playing next to each other without direct interaction, typical at certain developmental stages.