ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A child with asthma prescribed an albuterol inhaler with a spacer.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with asthma who is prescribed to use an albuterol inhaler with a spacer. The parents ask how albuterol helps the child's breathing. Which of the following responses will the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, opens airways, reduces wheezing, and alleviates coughing and shortness of breath. It does not thin mucus or act as a steroid.
Extract:
An infant admitted with dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the intake and output record from the previous 8 hours for an infant admitted with dehydration. Based on the information in the chart, what does the nurse determine about this patient during the 8-hour shift?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Given the admission for dehydration and lack of improvement data, the infant likely remains dehydrated based on intake/output records.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV bronchiolitis, tachypneic, rubbing eyes, appears sleepy, becomes more short of breath and irritable when laid flat.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV bronchiolitis. The infant is tachypneic, rubbing his eyes, and appears sleepy. The mother places the infant flat, but the baby becomes more short of breath and irritable. Which of the following is the best advice for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 30-degree angle reduces work of breathing in RSV bronchiolitis, improving comfort and alleviating shortness of breath in a tachypneic infant.
Extract:
A patient with a stained, ragged baby blanket.
Question 4 of 5
A patient arrives at the hospital with a stained, ragged baby blanket. When his mother tries to remove the blanket to take it home for washing, he hides under the bed and clings to the blanket. What is the best course of action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the child to keep the comforting blanket respects their emotional needs, avoiding distress and maintaining trust.
Extract:
A child with asthma prescribed an albuterol inhaler with a spacer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with asthma who is prescribed to use an albuterol inhaler with a spacer. The parents ask how albuterol helps the child's breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Albuterol relaxes airway muscles to open airways, reduces wheezing, and relieves coughing and shortness of breath, but does not thin mucus.