ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
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Vital Signs 1405: Temperature 38° C (100.4° F), Heart rate 96/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 104/72 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air; Laboratory Results 1430: C-reactive protein 3.2 mg/dL (<1.0 mg/dL), Albumin 3.4 g/dL (3.5 to 5.0 g/dL), Hemoglobin 11 g/dL (10 to 15.5 g/dL), Hematocrit 33% (32% to 44%), RBC count 4.0 x 10°/μL (4.0 to 5.5 x 10/μL), WBC count 13,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3), Platelets 275,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3), Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L), Magnesium 1.4 mEq/L (1.4 to 1.7 mEq/L), Total calcium 9.0 mg/dL (8.8 to 10.8 mg/dL); Stool: Positive for occult blood (negative), Positive for leukocytes 4/high-power field (<2/high-power field), Negative for helicobacter pylori (negative)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent in the emergency department (ED). Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease matches stool findings and inflammation markers. Gluten-free diet and recording intake manage symptoms. Monitoring albumin and hemoglobin tracks nutrition and blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurological deficits impair swallowing, increasing aspiration risk.
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lightweight clothing prevents overheating, a SUIDS risk factor, indicating understanding.
Extract:
Flow Sheet Day 1, 1030: Temperature 38.7° C (101.7°F), Heart rate 114/min, Blood pressure 114/80 mm Hg, Respiratory rate 26/min, SpO2 97% on room air, Height 122 cm (48 in), Weight 29 kg (64 lb); Nurses' Notes Day 1, 1020: Child is a direct admit from a pediatric clinic with fever, chills, irritability for 2 days, prior URI 2 weeks ago, no prior conditions, fully immunized. 1030: Child reports nausea, headache (7/10), lethargic, nuchal rigidity, capillary refill 4 seconds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting an 8-year-old child to the pediatric unit. Select 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence: The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for ___ due to the child's ___.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airborne precautions are indicated for meningitis risk, supported by elevated WBC (14,000/mm³) suggesting infection.
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A nurse is caring for a pediatric client receiving radiation therapy to the abdominal area.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse promotes proper skin integrity for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentle washing and patting dry prevent irritation to radiation-sensitive skin.