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ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is crucial for early detection of cardiac involvement, which is a priority in acute rheumatic fever due to the risk of carditis and long-term heart damage.
Extract:
A 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who 10-year-old child following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the medications should the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator commonly used for acute bronchospasm, which may occur following a cardiac catheterization due to stress or anesthesia, providing immediate relief.
Extract:
The nurse is providing asthma education to a teen that has just been diagnosed with asthma.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Sleeping with a pet can exacerbate asthma if it's a trigger, and calling 911 before using a rescue inhaler is incorrect, as the inhaler is the first step unless symptoms are uncontrolled.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is crucial for early detection of cardiac involvement, which is a priority in acute rheumatic fever due to the risk of carditis and long-term heart damage.
Extract:
A toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent.
Question 5 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.