ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assessing the risk of self-harm or suicide is the top priority when caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. B, C, D. These follow safety assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder. The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Clearing the area of hard objects helps prevent injury to the child during a seizure. A. Minimizing limb movement can cause harm. C. Prone position risks airway obstruction. D. Inserting a tongue blade is contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Notifying the public health department is essential for contact tracing and preventing the spread of syphilis. A. Retesting may be needed, but notification is immediate. C. Contacting parents is not appropriate for a 20-year-old. D. Metronidazole is not used for syphilis treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Bruising around the wrists can be a sign of physical abuse, especially if it appears in patterns consistent with being restrained. A. Missing teeth are common in childhood. B. 45th percentile weight is normal. D. Knee abrasions are typical in active children.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Frequent swallowing may indicate discomfort or bleeding and should prompt notification of the healthcare provider. A. Dark brown blood indicates old blood and is not a sign of active bleeding. B. Drinking through a straw can increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy. D. Clearing the throat can also increase the risk of bleeding.