ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an ongoing assessment for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart sound abnormalities indicate cardiac involvement, the most serious complication of rheumatic fever. A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant who has pyloric stenosis. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Projectile vomiting is typical of pyloric stenosis due to pyloric obstruction. A, B, and D indicate other conditions.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an ongoing assessment for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart sound abnormalities indicate cardiac involvement, the most serious complication of rheumatic fever. A, B, and D are less urgent.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying positioning prevents aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and C are secondary.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing a seizure
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration during a seizure. A, B, and C risk injury or are ineffective.