ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a child for a lumbar puncture. In which of the following positions should the child be placed for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct position for a child undergoing a lumbar puncture is lateral. Placing the child in a lateral position allows for easier access to the spine while keeping the spine flexed. This position helps to open up the spaces between the vertebrae, making it safer and more efficient for the procedure. The prone position (choice
A) would not provide adequate access, the supine position (choice
C) would not allow for proper flexion of the spine, and the semi-Fowler's position (choice
D) is not ideal for a lumbar puncture.
Therefore, the lateral position is the most appropriate choice for this procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about nutrition to the guardian of a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 2-year-old requires about 1,000 to 1,400 calories daily to support growth and development.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-week-old newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is being treated with phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Monitor the newborn's temperature every 2 hr. This is crucial during phototherapy as it can cause hypothermia in newborns. Hyperbilirubinemia increases heat loss, making them susceptible to hypothermia. Checking the newborn's eyes (
A) is unnecessary as phototherapy does not affect the eyes. Placing mittens (
C) is not relevant to managing hyperbilirubinemia. Applying lotion (
D) can interfere with the phototherapy process.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparing pedal pulses is crucial post-lower extremity surgery to detect compromised circulation, a priority to prevent complications.
Extract:
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for four children.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should use droplet precautions for which of the following children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: A toddler who has seasonal influenza. Droplet precautions are used for infections transmitted through respiratory droplets. Seasonal influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness spread through droplets.
Choice A (viral conjunctivitis) does not require droplet precautions as it is transmitted through direct contact with eye secretions.
Choice B (pediculosis capitis) is spread through direct head-to-head contact, not respiratory droplets.
Choice D (hepatitis
A) is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, not respiratory droplets.
Therefore, the correct choice is C as it aligns with the mode of transmission for droplet precautions.