ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
School-age child preparing for an invasive procedure
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a school-age child for an invasive procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep-breathing exercises help reduce anxiety, preparing the child for the procedure.
Extract:
Four clients: adolescent with sickle cell anemia and slurred speech, adolescent in skin traction with pain level 7, toddler with osteomyelitis, toddler with partial-thickness burn
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech in sickle cell anemia suggests a stroke, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate assessment.
Extract:
Child recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a child who was recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory tests can contribute to confirming this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: ESR, ASO titer, and CRP indicate inflammation and streptococcal infection, confirming rheumatic fever.
Extract:
Preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level of .2 mEq/L
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is .2 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyporeflexia results from hypokalemia, causing muscle weakness due to low potassium.
Extract:
School-age child with seizure disorder
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of sleep is a well-documented seizure trigger in children with epilepsy.