ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 228 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging frequent voiding helps flush bacteria from the urinary tract, aiding UTI management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic findings for a preschool-age child who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sweat chloride content of 85 mEq/L is diagnostic for cystic fibrosis, as values above 60 mEq/L confirm the condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a toddler for an intravenous catheter insertion using atraumatic carWhich of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Using numbing cream, explaining with a toy, allowing a choice, and performing in a familiar setting reduce trauma during the procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has a hydrocelWhich of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most hydroceles in infants are non-communicating and resolve spontaneously without intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a child who is receiving oxygen therapy and is on a continuous oxygen saturation monitor that is reading 89%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring proper sensor probe placement is the first step to confirm the accuracy of the low oxygen saturation reading.