ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
School-age child admitted 2 hr ago
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who was admitted from the emergency department 2 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote adequate sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Following the home sleep routine reduces anxiety, promoting restful sleep.
Extract:
2-year-old client weighing 10 kg receiving amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day divided into two doses daily to a 2-year-old client who weighs 10 kg (22 lb). Available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL of amoxicillin should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 80 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 800 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 400 mg/dose; 400 mg ÷ (400 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL, rounded to 8 mL.
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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:
7-year-old student
Question 4 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.
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5-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 5-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Head lag at 5 months suggests delayed motor development or neurological issues, requiring reporting.