ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
School-age child having a tonic-clonic seizure
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Timing the seizure aids in assessing severity and treatment needs. B. Chlorothiazide isn’t for seizures. C. Prone risks airway obstruction; side-lying is better. D. Holding risks injury.
Extract:
School-age child receiving cefazolin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but serious adverse effect of antibiotics like cefazolin. A. Hypotension isn’t typical. C. Cefazolin doesn’t delay healing. D. Bradypnea isn’t associated.
Extract:
Preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Curiosity about the body is normal for preschoolers learning about death. A. Magical thinking is common but not the best answer here. B. They don’t grasp permanence yet. D. Logical explanations develop later.
Extract:
Toddlers receiving digoxin therapy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of toddlers receiving digoxin therapy. For which of the following toddlers should the nurse revise the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vomiting twice in an hour may signal digoxin toxicity, requiring plan revision. A. Pulse is normal (90-140/min). B. Potassium is normal. C. Digoxin level is therapeutic.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a toddler whose parent is nearby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Checking the ID band against the record is the standard for safe identification. A. Another nurse isn’t primary verification. C. Room numbers aren’t reliable. D. Parents are secondary to ID band checks.