ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant receiving opioids for pain
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an infant who is receiving opioids for pain. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A relaxed facial expression indicates pain relief, the therapeutic goal of opioid administration.
Extract:
Adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ataxia results from gasoline inhalation's neurotoxic effects, causing lack of coordination due to central nervous system depression.
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Toddler with cystic fibrosis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Steatorrhea results from pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis, causing fat malabsorption.
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School-age child with seizure disorder
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of sleep is a well-documented seizure trigger in children with epilepsy.
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School-age child with sickle cell disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical activity as tolerated supports health without triggering sickle cell crises.