ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate tablets twice daily for iron-deficiency anemia. The client asks the nurse why the provider instructed that she take the ferrous sulfate between meals. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking ferrous sulfate between meals maximizes absorption, as food can interfere with iron uptake. Constipation is not prevented by meal timing, esophagitis is not a significant risk with food, and nausea is not the primary reason for the instruction.
Extract:
A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding triggers prevents asthma attacks, a key management strategy. Cromolyn is for prevention, not acute relief, peak flow should be daily, and sports can continue with proper management.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following fluid items should the nurse offer the child at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crushed ice soothes the throat and is easy to swallow post-tonsillectomy. Acidic juices (cranberry, orange) may irritate, and milkshakes are too thick, risking discomfort or choking.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks due to its rapid bronchodilation. Montelukast, budesonide, and fluticasone are for long-term management, not acute relief.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows medication to settle in the lungs, indicating proper technique. Quick inhalation, waiting 10 minutes, or exhaling during release are incorrect and reduce effectiveness.