ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
A child who has suspected epiglottitis.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the child in an upright position helps facilitate breathing and is a priority intervention to maintain airway patency in suspected epiglottitis, which can cause severe airway obstruction.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
In which congenital heart defect would the nurse need to take upper and lower extremity blood pressures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coarctation of the Aorta causes aortic narrowing, leading to higher blood pressure in the upper extremities compared to the lower, necessitating measurement in both.
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a 4-year old client who was sent to the emergency department from urgent care. Assessment reveals tripod positioning, blue lips, mottled skin, inspiratory stridor, and excessive drooling. Vital signs are: Temp: 39 C (102.2 F), HR: 188, RR: 46, O2: 81%.
Question 3 of 5
What is the priority action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The symptoms suggest epiglottitis, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate airway management. Keeping the child calm and preparing for emergency airway intervention prevents further obstruction.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following responses by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving pancreatic enzymes before snacks and meals helps improve digestion and absorption of nutrients in children with CF, addressing pancreatic insufficiency common in this condition.
Extract:
A school-age child following a heart catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is caring for a school-age child following a heart catheterization. Which of the following findings should concern the RN the most?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding post-heart catheterization can indicate a potential complication such as hemorrhage, which requires immediate attention to prevent serious outcomes.