ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, is the first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack, quickly opening airways to relieve bronchoconstriction.
Extract:
A child who has hemophilia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about controlling a bleeding episode with a parent of a child who has hemophilia. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying warm compresses increases blood flow, potentially worsening bleeding in hemophilia. Cold compresses are recommended to constrict vessels and reduce bleeding.
Extract:
A toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to detect airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased restlessness indicates worsening respiratory distress and potential airway obstruction in laryngotracheobronchitis, requiring prompt intervention to ensure adequate oxygenation.
Extract:
An infant with a large patent ductus arteriosus
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant a large patent ductus arteriosus. Which of the following is clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A continuous machine-like murmur is characteristic of a large patent ductus arteriosus, caused by blood flow through the open duct, audible at the upper left sternal border.
Extract:
An infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and is easily fatigued when eating
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and notes that the infant is easily fatigued when eating. Which defect is not present in this cardiac congenital malformation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot, which includes overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Left ventricular hypertrophy is seen in conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.