ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Infant with heart failure who vomited after digoxin
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and vomited following administration of digoxin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting may indicate toxicity; assess and consult before the next dose, but per the options, A is closest to standard care pending review. B. Large dilution risks dosing errors. C. Antiemetic doesn't address cause. D. Fluid increase isn't specific to this issue.
Extract:
6-month-old infant with gastroenteritis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of severe dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Sunken fontanel indicates severe dehydration. A. 5% loss is mild-moderate. C. Tears suggest hydration. D. 3 seconds is upper normal, not severe.
Extract:
Child receiving peritoneal dialysis with minimal dialysate outflow
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing peritoneal dialysis to a child and observes there is minimal dialysate outflow at the end of the outflow time. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing position may reposition the catheter, improving outflow. A. Fluid intake doesn't fix outflow. B. Longer dwell doesn't address obstruction. D. Bruit isn't relevant here.
Extract:
Preschooler with neutropenia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a preschooler who has neutropenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw produce risks infection in neutropenia; avoiding it is key. B. Daily bathing prevents infection. C. Rectal temperatures risk bacterial entry. D. Vaccines, especially live ones, are contraindicated.
Extract:
School-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pallor or swelling indicates circulation issues, a priority to prevent complications. A. Skin irritation is important but less urgent. B. Itching relief is a comfort measure. C. Activity restriction duration varies, not the top priority.