ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis receiving chest physiotherapy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a 4-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis and has been receiving chest physiotherapy treatments. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the therapy has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased expectoration shows clearance of mucus, the goal of chest physiotherapy.
Extract:
Infant undergoing pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The test measures sweat chloride levels, diagnostic for cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
Female infant requiring urine collection bag
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect a urine specimen from a female infant using a urine collection bag. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positioning over both urethra and anus ensures collection of urine in female infants.
Extract:
School-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Clearing the area of hard objects prevents injury during a seizure, ensuring the child's safety.
Extract:
2-year-old child at a well-child visit with vital signs
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing the vital signs of a 2-year-old child at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure of 118/74 mm Hg is elevated for a 2-year-old (normal 90-105/55-70 mm Hg), requiring reporting.