ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
A child
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct sequence is Inspection, Auscultation, Superficial palpation, Deep palpation. Inspection visually assesses the abdomen, auscultation listens to bowel sounds before palpation to avoid altering them, superficial palpation checks for tenderness, and deep palpation assesses deeper structures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a child. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct sequence is Inspection, Auscultation, Superficial palpation, Deep palpation. Inspection visually assesses the abdomen, auscultation listens to bowel sounds before palpation to avoid altering them, superficial palpation checks for tenderness, and deep palpation assesses deeper structures.
Extract:
An infant who has aganglionic megacolon causing decreased motility of part of the intestine
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has aganglionic megacolon causing decreased motility of part of the intestine. The nurse should identify this finding of mechanical obstruction as a manifestation of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease, characterized by absent ganglion cells in the large intestine, causes decreased motility and mechanical obstruction, leading to aganglionic megacolon.
Extract:
An infant following surgical repair of omphalocele
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of omphalocele. What is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the surgical site for signs of infection is crucial to prevent complications and ensure proper healing post-omphalocele repair, prioritizing this over other actions.
Extract:
A child who has celiac disease
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has celiac disease. The nurse should include which of the following food choices for this child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rice is a safe option for individuals with celiac disease as it does not contain gluten. Barley, wheat, and rye contain gluten, which should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions.