ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is dying. Which of the following are findings of impending death? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Cold sensation, difficulty swallowing, tachycardia, and Cheyne-Stokes respirations are common signs of impending death due to circulatory and respiratory changes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about influenza. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oseltamivir is an oral antiviral medication that can treat influenza if given within 48 hours of symptom onset, reducing the duration of symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood creatinine level of 1.3 mg/dL is elevated, indicating impaired kidney function, which is a concern in acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Hirschsprung's diseasWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgery is the definitive treatment for Hirschsprung's disease, addressing the absence of nerve cells in the colon.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging frequent voiding helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, aiding UTI management.