ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A 5-month-old infant scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 5-month-old infant who is scheduled for a lumbar puncture to rule out meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical lidocaine/prilocaine reduces pain during lumbar puncture. The described position risks spinal injury, infant seats increase intracranial pressure, and 6-hour NPO is excessive.
Extract:
A child with sickle cell anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Observing for hypokalemia is critical due to hemolysis in sickle cell anemia. High fluid intake prevents crises. Meperidine risks neurotoxicity; morphine is preferred. Warm compresses, not cold, aid vasodilation.
Extract:
A school-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a parent and his school-age child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alternate-day prednisone reduces side effects in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Naps may disrupt schedules, warm compresses are better, and staying home risks isolation.
Extract:
A toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis in a cool mist tent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a toddler who has acute laryngotracheobronchitis and has been placed in a cool mist tent. Which of the following findings indicates that the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased stridor indicates reduced airway obstruction, showing treatment effectiveness. Hydration, temperature, and cough are less specific.
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant post-cardiac catheterization with a pressure dressing to the right femoral area.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 4-month-old infant who had a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves post-catheterization discomfort. Tub baths risk infection, and keeping the child home for a week is unnecessary.