ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
An infant following surgical repair of omphalocele
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of omphalocele. What is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the surgical site for signs of infection is critical to prevent complications and ensure proper healing post-omphalocele repair, taking priority over pain management, education, or play.
Extract:
An infant who has gastroesophageal reflux
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the baby upright after feedings uses gravity to reduce reflux, indicating the parent understands the teaching to manage gastroesophageal reflux.
Extract:
A toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementing a soft diet minimizes trauma to the surgical site post-cleft palate repair, promoting healing while avoiding disruption of the repair.
Extract:
An infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting an infant who has severe dehydration from acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A weight loss of 13% is indicative of severe dehydration, as it suggests a substantial deficit in fluid volume. A sunken anterior fontanel, not bulging, is typical, bradypnea is unlikely (tachypnea is more common), and a capillary refill of 3 seconds is less specific for severe dehydration.
Extract:
An infant following an umbilical hernia repair
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to parents of an infant following an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the incision site dry and clean helps prevent infection and promotes healing after umbilical hernia repair, which is essential for recovery.