ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Preschooler refusing oral diphenhydramine
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a stat dose of oral diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the medication's purpose encourages compliance by addressing its importance.
Extract:
10-year-old child scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 10-year-old child who is scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the leg straight prevents bleeding from the arterial site post-catheterization.
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2-month-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip and Pavlik harness
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 2-month-old infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip and has a prescription for a Pavlik harness. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the diaper under the straps ensures proper harness function and hygiene, per standard care instructions.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A snug diaper secures the bag, ensuring accurate urine collection without leakage.
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4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests nephrotoxicity, a serious side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate reporting.