ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Toddler with oral ulcers due to chemotherapy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in response to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saline-soaked gauze cleanses ulcers gently, promoting healing without irritation.
Extract:
6-month-old infant with bacterial meningitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-month-old infant who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Padding side rails prevents injury during potential seizures, a meningitis complication.
Extract:
8-month-old infant with heart failure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an 8-month-old infant who has heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cool, humidified oxygen improves oxygenation in infants with heart failure, addressing respiratory distress.
Extract:
Infant with severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has severe dehydration due to gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased respiratory rate compensates for fluid loss in severe dehydration, a common finding.
Extract:
School-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is caring for a school-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A side-lying position prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency post-tonsillectomy.