ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A child who has suspected appendicitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has suspected appendicitis. Which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An enema risks appendix rupture in suspected appendicitis. A, B, and C are appropriate interventions.
Extract:
A child who has tinea pedis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has tinea pedis. The child's parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Athlete's foot is the common name for tinea pedis, a fungal infection of the feet. A, B, and D refer to unrelated conditions.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 3 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 school-age child
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about lice to the parents of a school-age child at a well-child visit. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding shared hats prevents lice transmission. A is false (lice survive ~48 hours off-host). B is incorrect as hygiene doesn't prevent lice. C is wrong as lice crawl, not jump.
Extract:
A child who has mumps
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has mumps. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mumps requires droplet precautions due to large droplet transmission. A, B, and C are inappropriate for mumps.