ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Adolescent 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity may indicate peritonitis, a serious postoperative complication requiring immediate reporting.
Extract:
Child with scabies
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has scabies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Treating close contacts prevents scabies reinfestation, as it's highly contagious.
Extract:
Preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level of .2 mEq/L
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is .2 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyporeflexia results from hypokalemia, causing muscle weakness due to low potassium.
Extract:
School-age child preparing for an invasive procedure
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for an invasive procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep-breathing exercises help reduce anxiety, preparing the child for the procedure.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased peripheral edema shows furosemide's diuretic effect, reducing fluid buildup in heart failure.