ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The nurse should place the child in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position promotes proper cerebrospinal fluid drainage through the shunt without pressure on the surgical site, facilitating monitoring and reducing complications post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion.
Extract:
A newborn who has a myelomeningocele and is admitted to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) to await surgery
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele and is admitted to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) to await surgery. Which of the following nursing goals is priority in the care of this infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining the integrity of the myelomeningocele sac is the priority to prevent infection and damage to the exposed neural tissue, critical before surgical repair.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia and is recovering from a vaso-occlusive crisis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia and is recovering from a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate hydration (e.g., drinking eight glasses of fluid daily) is crucial to prevent sickling of red blood cells and reduce the risk of vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell anemia.
Extract:
A hospitalized 2-year-old child who has a tantrum when a parent leaves
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized 2-year-old child who has a tantrum when a parent leaves. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving the child a stuffed animal provides comfort and security, addressing the emotional distress of a 2-year-old during a parent's absence, which is age-appropriate and effective.
Extract:
An infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following sites is the most reliable location to check the infant's pulse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse, at the heart's apex, is the most reliable for infants, providing an accurate measure of heart rate and rhythm via stethoscope.