ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client with dementia who is agitated and having difficulty staying in his chair.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. The client is agitated and is having difficulty staying in his chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A seat alarm monitors movement, ensuring safety without restricting mobility, a first-line non-pharmacological intervention. Restraints, bed placement, or lorazepam are less appropriate initial actions.
Extract:
A client with a newly diagnosed spinal cord injury.
Question 2 of 5
When addressing the needs of a client with a newly diagnosed spinal cord injury, the nurse understands that which of the following are true about nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein diet within 3 days supports healing and prevents muscle wasting. NPO status, high fiber with low protein, or no protein are not standard practices.
Extract:
A client hospitalized with tetanus.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids manage severe muscle spasms and pain in tetanus, a key care component. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are not specific to tetanus management.
Extract:
A client with a spinal cord injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to bathe a client with a spinal cord injury. Which of the following is the best first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gathering supplies and additional staff ensures safety and efficiency during bathing, a complex task for a client with a spinal cord injury. Unscrewing pins, sitting the client, or removing straps are unsafe initial actions.
Extract:
An older adult client with dementia who handles anxiety by confabulating.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and handles anxiety by confabulating. The nurse should recognize which of the following as confabulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confabulation involves making up stories to fill memory gaps, a common dementia behavior. Reminiscing, compulsive behaviors, or refusal to leave home are distinct phenomena.