ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child. Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because symmetrical jaw strength when biting down indicates proper functioning of the trigeminal nerve. This nerve controls sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not specifically assess the trigeminal nerve. A tests the glossopharyngeal nerve, B tests the vestibular nerve, and C tests the olfactory nerve. By assessing jaw strength, the nurse can determine if the child's trigeminal nerve is functioning correctly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Check clothing for loose buttons. This safety measure is important to prevent choking hazards for the toddler. Loose buttons can easily come off and pose a risk of being swallowed. This action promotes safe clothing practices, reducing the risk of accidental ingestion.
Other choices are incorrect:
A: Providing balloons for play can be dangerous as they pose a choking hazard.
B: Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C is too low and can lead to bacterial growth in the water.
C: Placing screens on windows is important for preventing falls but not directly related to injury prevention from clothing hazards.
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Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is requesting testing for STIs. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, obtain written consent from the client. This is appropriate because the adolescent is seeking testing for STIs, which is considered a sensitive issue requiring informed consent. Written consent ensures the client fully understands the procedure, risks, and implications. Verbal consent (
B) may not provide a documented record of consent. Contacting the client's parents (
C) may violate the adolescent's confidentiality and autonomy. Postponing testing (
D) can delay necessary care. The other choices are not relevant.
Extract:
School-age child with heart failure
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The correct findings for a child with heart failure are tachycardia (increased heart rate), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), and cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin). Tachycardia occurs due to the heart's inability to pump effectively, causing it to beat faster to compensate. Dyspnea results from fluid buildup in the lungs due to the heart's inability to adequately pump blood. Cyanosis is a sign of poor oxygenation in the blood. Weight loss, bounding peripheral pulses, and other choices are typically not expected findings in a child with heart failure. Weight gain due to fluid retention, weak or thready pulses, and other signs of poor perfusion would be more indicative of heart failure.
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Preschooler who had a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Notify the provider if your child is swallowing frequently. This is important because frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding post-tonsillectomy, which requires immediate medical attention.
Choice A is incorrect as using a straw can increase the risk of bleeding.
Choice C is incorrect as throat clearing can also disrupt the healing process.
Choice D is incorrect as dark brown blood between teeth is a sign of dried blood from previous bleeding, not active bleeding.