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ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent. Which of the following finding indicates that the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased stridor suggests improved airway patency, indicating the effectiveness of the cool mist tent therapy, as it reduces inflammation and swelling in the airway.
Extract:
A 12-month-old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 12-month-old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place. Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend in order to meet the developmental needs of the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Large building blocks encourage fine and gross motor skills development, making them suitable for a hospitalized toddler while adhering to contact precautions, as they are easy to clean and safe for the developmental stage.
Extract:
The primary health care provider prescribes patching for a child with amblyopia of the right eye, and the nurse instructs the parent regarding this procedure.
Question 3 of 5
What would the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patching the stronger (left) eye forces the weaker (right) eye to work, improving visual acuity in amblyopia treatment.
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease.
Question 4 of 5
Keeping the pathophysiology in mind, the nurse carefully monitors the child for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kawasaki disease causes inflammation of the coronary arteries, which can lead to aneurysms and increase the risk of myocardial infarction due to impaired blood flow to the heart.
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client with symptoms of excessive drooling, respiratory distress, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty speaking.
Question 5 of 5
Based on these assessment findings, which conditions does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with drooling, respiratory distress, dysphagia, and dysphonia due to severe epiglottis swelling, making it a medical emergency distinct from croup or bronchiolitis.