ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 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: C
Rationale: Varicella spreads via airborne routes; precautions prevent transmission. A. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome. B. Warmth increases discomfort; cool is better. D. Koplik spots are for measles, not varicella.
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Child with sickle cell anemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial twitching may signal a stroke, a critical sickle cell complication requiring immediate reporting. B. Kyphosis is chronic, not urgent. C. Enuresis is common, not priority. D. Constipation is manageable, not critical.
Extract:
Child with HIV
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has HIV. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Annual TB testing is crucial due to HIV's infection risk. A. Doubling meds is incorrect. B. HIV has no remission; live vaccines are avoided. D. Transmission risk drops with ART, but not eliminated.
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10-year-old child receiving chemotherapy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets. B. Favorite foods help but aren't specific. C. Saline, not chlorhexidine, is preferred for stomatitis. D. Antiemetics are as needed, not fixed.
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Newly admitted child with cystic fibrosis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a newly admitted child who has cystic fibrosis. For which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse initiate a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical therapy aids mucus clearance and lung function, a priority in cystic fibrosis. A. Dietitian is important but secondary to respiratory needs initially. C. Speech therapy isn't primary unless swallowing issues exist. D. Occupational therapy isn't a key initial focus.