ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The side-lying knee-chest position maximizes vertebral space, facilitating safe and accurate lumbar puncture in a toddler.
Extract:
A 2-month-old infant who has just undergone cleft palate repair
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a 2-month-old infant who has just undergone cleft palate repair. The nurse should contribute which of the following interventions to the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Administering pain medication around the clock for 72 hours ensures consistent pain relief, and half-strength formula minimizes surgical site stress, aiding recovery.
Extract:
An infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Inwardly turned foot and asymmetric thigh folds are characteristic of DDH, reflecting hip instability and femoral head displacement.
Extract:
A child with asthma who weighs 4.69 kg
Question 4 of 5
A child with asthma has the following medication ordered: Theophylline 4 mg/kg/dose every 6 hrs. The child weighs 4.69 kg. Calculate the appropriate dose.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dose = 4.69 kg x 4 mg/kg = 18.76 mg = 18.7 mg, providing the accurate theophylline dose for the child's weight.
Extract:
A child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous swallowing is a hallmark of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, as blood in the throat triggers the swallowing reflex, requiring immediate attention.