ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
6-month-old infant with bacterial meningitis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-month-old infant who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during potential seizures, a meningitis complication.
Extract:
3-month-old infant with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has a cleft of the soft palate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10° head elevation prevents nasal regurgitation and choking during feedings.
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Toddler with hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and drooling
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a toddler who has hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and drooling. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe dyspnea and drooling suggest airway obstruction, requiring urgent intubation.
Extract:
6-month-old infant with bacterial meningitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-month-old infant who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during potential seizures, a meningitis complication.
Extract:
7-year-old student
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bruising around the wrists is suspicious for physical abuse, as it's uncommon in typical childhood activities.