ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is suspected of having pertussis. The nurse should recognize that the pathophysiology of pertussis includes which of the following? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Pertussis involves bacterial toxins damaging respiratory cilia, causing inflammation and thick secretions that are difficult to clear. It is a bacterial infection affecting the respiratory tract, not just the nostrils, and is not viral.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 320 mg PO every 12 hr to an infant. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 320 mg / (400 mg/5 mL) = 320 / 80 = 4 mL per dose, rounded to the nearest tenth.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care to a school-aged child who has uncontrolled asthma. The child's parent does not seem engaged in the child's treatment during the hospitalization and states that the child manages their care with little assistance from them.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a school-aged child who has uncontrolled asthma. The child's parent does not seem engaged in the child's treatment during the hospitalization and states that the child manages their care with little assistance from them. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating the parent comprehensively empowers them to engage in asthma management, addressing their lack of involvement constructively. Contacting child protective services is premature, a schedule alone doesn't engage the parent, and reviewing the plan with only the child and school nurse excludes the parent.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a congenital heart defect. Which of the following defects is associated with increased pulmonary blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patent ductus arteriosus causes increased pulmonary blood flow via shunting from the aorta to the pulmonary artery. The other defects typically reduce pulmonary flow or affect systemic circulation.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor minimizes bleeding risk, crucial for patients on warfarin. Doubling a missed dose increases bleeding risk, fiber intake is not specifically needed for warfarin-related constipation, and nosebleeds should be reported, not dismissed as common.