ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Child with impetigo contagiosa developed in the hospital
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent impetigo spread. A. Amphotericin B is antifungal, not for bacteria. C. Impetigo isn't typically reportable. D. Lidocaine isn't treatment.
Extract:
Adolescent scheduled for a cardiac catheterization, guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.'
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is obtaining informed consent for an adolescent who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The guardian states, 'I don't understand why they need to do this procedure.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The provider can best explain the procedure's necessity, ensuring informed consent. A. Witnessing doesn't address understanding. C. Anesthesiologist isn't the primary explainer. D. Nurses shouldn't give medical explanations beyond their scope.
Extract:
Preschooler who had a tonsillectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding, requiring prompt reporting. A. Straws risk dislodging clots. C. Throat clearing can cause bleeding. D. Dark brown blood is less urgent than bright red.
Extract:
5-year-old child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear urine suggests resolution of hematuria, a key sign of APSGN improvement. A. Odorless urine isn't specific. B. Normal temperature is good but not definitive. D. Lack of pain isn't a primary APSGN symptom.
Extract:
Child at end-of-life stage
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child on a pediatric unit who is at the end-of-life stage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help the sibling cope with the child's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Child Life Specialists help siblings cope with end-of-life issues. B. Talking aids coping. C. Limiting time may increase anxiety. D. Exclusion can heighten distress.