ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparing pedal pulses is crucial post-lower extremity surgery to detect compromised circulation, a priority to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has epiglottitis due to an infection with Haemophilus influenzae type B. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: A: Monitoring oxygen saturation assesses respiratory status due to potential airway obstruction. B: Droplet precautions prevent transmission of Haemophilus influenzae type B. E: IV access is needed for fluids and medications in emergency interventions.
Extract:
Vital Signs at 0730: Tympanic temperature: 38.1°C (100.6°F), Heart rate: 95/min, Respiratory rate: 20/min; Vital Signs at 0800: Tympanic temperature: 38.2°C (101°F), Heart rate: 112/min, Respiratory rate: 24/min, Oxygen saturation: 96% on room air; Assessment Findings at 0800: Cough, Stridor, Irritability; Medical History: No known allergies, Up-to-date on vaccinations, History of frequent upper respiratory infections, No significant past medical history; Nurses Notes at 0900: The child appears increasingly irritable and is crying intermittently. The cough has become more frequent and is now accompanied by a hoarse voice. The child is refusing to eat or drink and appears fatigued. Parents report that the child had difficulty sleeping the previous night due to coughing. The child is observed to have nasal flaring and mild intercostal retractions. The child is sitting upright and leaning forward, appearing to be in mild respiratory distress. The skin is warm to touch, and the child is sweating; Physical Examination Results at 0900: Nasal flaring, Mild intercostal retractions, Hoarse voice, Sitting upright and leaning forward, Warm skin, Sweating; A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child in the pediatric unit.
Question 3 of 5
Based on the exhibits provided, which of the following findings are consistent with the child's condition? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The correct findings consistent with the child's condition are A (Hoarse voice), B (Nasal flaring), and D (Sitting upright and leaning forward). Hoarse voice suggests airway obstruction or irritation. Nasal flaring indicates respiratory distress. Sitting upright and leaning forward is a sign of respiratory distress, helping to open airways.
Choices C (Increased appetite) and E (Decreased respiratory rate) are inconsistent with respiratory distress.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes (0700 hrs): 7-year-old client who weighs 18.1 kg (39.9 lb) admitted with a UTI. Child reports pain and burning upon urination and feeling like they need to go to the bathroom all the time. Child's guardian reports the client has been incontinent of urine the past 2 nights and that the urine has a very strong odor. The child appears uncomfortable and is frequently shifting positions in bed. The client has been crying intermittently and is reluctant to drink fluids. The guardian mentions that the child has been more irritable and has a decreased appetite. The child has a history of recurrent UTIs, with the last episode occurring 6 months ago; Vital Signs (0715 hrs): Heart rate: 80/min, Temperature: 38°C (100.4°F), Respiratory rate: 22/min, Blood pressure: 106/65 mm Hg; A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the pediatric unit.
Question 4 of 5
For each of the following interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
| Finding | Anticipated | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|
| Advise child's guardian about the use of sunscreen | ||
| Educate the child about proper perineal hygiene | ||
| Administer salicylic acid for pain and fever | ||
| Ensure the child receives a maximum of 1,200 mL/day of fluid | ||
| Administer sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim |
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: [1, 0, 0, 0, 1]
The correct answer is B,E. For the intervention "Educate the child about proper perineal hygiene" , it is anticipated as it promotes personal hygiene. Administering sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (E) is also anticipated as it is a common antibiotic for various infections. Advising about sunscreen (
A) is not relevant to the given scenario. Administering salicylic acid (
C) is contraindicated due to its potential side effects in children. Ensuring fluid intake (
D) is not specified in the context provided.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes (0700 hrs): Received the child awake, alert, and crying. Parent states that the child was playing with a remote control toy and when the parent heard the child crying, they noticed that a battery was missing from the toy. The parent states that the child was drooling more than usual and witnessed them gagging periodically. Child is lying on the parent's chest with eyes open and requesting a ‘sippy cup'. Continues to have expiratory wheezing in bilateral upper lobes. Preparing the child for diagnostic testing; Vital Signs (0700 hrs): Heart rate: 90/min, Blood pressure: 88/45 mm Hg, Respiratory rate: 30/min, Oxygen saturation: 96%, Axillary temperature: 36.9° C (98.4° F); Diagnostic Results (0730 hrs): X-ray of the neck, chest, and abdomen completed. Biplane radiographic study identifies an object in the esophagus. No foreign objects visualized in the chest or abdomen; Provider's Prescriptions (0745 hrs): Keep the child NPO, Prepare the child for flexible endoscopy, Obtain informed consent from the parents, Monitor the child closely for return of gag reflex; A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Obtain informed consent. This is the first step the nurse should take before any medical procedure to ensure the patient understands the procedure, risks, and gives permission. A: Preparing the child for endoscopy, B: Encouraging parents to inspect toys, and C: Monitoring for gag reflex are all important steps but not the first priority. A thorough explanation of the procedure and obtaining consent must precede any action to ensure patient autonomy and safety.