ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
12-month-old infant receiving IV antibiotic therapy
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotic therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-gauge catheter is appropriate for infants, minimizing trauma during IV insertion.
Extract:
School-age child preparing for an invasive procedure
Question 2 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.
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4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests nephrotoxicity, a serious side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate reporting.
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Infant with acute otitis media
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Crying, restlessness, and fever are common in otitis media due to pain and inflammation.
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Child recently admitted for suspected rheumatic fever
Question 5 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.