ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has laryngotracheobronchitis. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to detect airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased restlessness indicates worsening respiratory distress and potential airway obstruction in laryngotracheobronchitis, requiring prompt intervention to ensure adequate oxygenation.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is a priority finding post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion, potentially indicating increased intracranial pressure or neurological complications, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The nurse should place the child in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position promotes proper cerebrospinal fluid drainage through the shunt without pressure on the surgical site, facilitating monitoring and reducing complications post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion.
Extract:
An infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and is easily fatigued when eating
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has Tetralogy of Fallot and notes that the infant is easily fatigued when eating. Which defect is not present in this cardiac congenital malformation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a characteristic feature of Tetralogy of Fallot, which includes overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Left ventricular hypertrophy is seen in conditions like hypertension or aortic stenosis.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, is the first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack, quickly opening airways to relieve bronchoconstriction.