ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has influenza
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin use in viral infections like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. A, B, and C are safe practices.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration during a seizure. A, B, and C risk injury or are ineffective.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has croup and wet the bed overnight. When the parents visit the next day, the nurse explains the situation and one of the parents says, 'She never wets the bed at home. I am so embarrassed.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regression is common in hospitalized children and reversible, reassuring the parent. B is judgmental. C is dismissive. D is self-focused.
Extract:
A 1-year-old child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to a 1-year-old child. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse give? (Select two)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: MMR and varicella vaccines are given at 12-15 months. B, C, and E are not age-appropriate.
Extract:
A school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a school-age child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and his parents about illness management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Testing urine for ketones prevents diabetic ketoacidosis during illness. A risks hyperglycemia. B is unnecessary. C causes dehydration.