ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Offering an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement technique and can help numb the taste buds, reducing the aftertaste. A. Mixing with favorite food risks aversion and incomplete dosing. B. Diluting with 8 oz may reduce efficacy and be hard for a preschooler to drink. D. Milk can interfere with absorption and may be refused if the taste is unpleasant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child whose guardian requests information about essential oils to help their child relax. Which of the following oils should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Lavender is known for its calming effects. A. Tea tree is antimicrobial. B. Eucalyptus is stimulating. D. Jasmine is uplifting, not primarily relaxing.
Extract:
6-month-old infant with gastroenteritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of severe dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Sunken fontanel indicates severe dehydration. A. 5% loss is mild-moderate. C. Tears suggest hydration. D. 3 seconds is upper normal, not severe.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Loose buttons are a choking hazard; checking them is key. A. Balloons pose a choking risk. B. 54°C is too hot; 49°C is safer. C. Screens don’t prevent falls; guards do.
Extract:
School-age child having a tonic-clonic seizure
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Timing the seizure aids in assessing severity and treatment needs. B. Chlorothiazide isn’t for seizures. C. Prone risks airway obstruction; side-lying is better. D. Holding risks injury.