ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushed ice can soothe the throat and help prevent bleeding by constricting blood vessels, making it appropriate for the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) involves which defects? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot consists of four defects: right ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, and overriding aorta, which together cause cyanosis and reduced pulmonary blood flow.
Extract:
A school-age child following a heart catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
An RN is caring for a school-age child following a heart catheterization. Which of the following findings should concern the RN the most?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding post-heart catheterization can indicate a potential complication such as hemorrhage, which requires immediate attention to prevent serious outcomes.
Extract:
Pediatric patients.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a risk factor of asthma in pediatric patients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical activity is not a risk factor for asthma; in fact, regular physical activity can have protective effects against asthma by improving lung function and overall health.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is crucial for early detection of cardiac involvement, which is a priority in acute rheumatic fever due to the risk of carditis and long-term heart damage.