ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Child with varicella
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airborne precautions prevent varicella spread, as it's highly contagious via respiratory droplets.
Extract:
2-year-old child at a well-child visit with vital signs
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing the vital signs of a 2-year-old child at a well-child visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure of 118/74 mm Hg is elevated for a 2-year-old (normal 90-105/55-70 mm Hg), requiring reporting.
Extract:
4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis receiving chest physiotherapy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a 4-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis and has been receiving chest physiotherapy treatments. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the therapy has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased expectoration shows clearance of mucus, the goal of chest physiotherapy.
Extract:
Child with varicella
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airborne precautions prevent varicella spread, as it's highly contagious via respiratory droplets.
Extract:
Toddler with hyperpyrexia, severe dyspnea, and drooling
Question 5 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.