ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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 1 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:
Toddler receiving prescribed medication with parent nearby
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a toddler whose parent is nearby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to identify the toddler?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the ID band against the medical record ensures accurate patient identification.
Extract:
Infant with failure to thrive
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is planning care for an infant who has failure to thrive. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistent caregivers build trust, supporting feeding and growth in infants with failure to thrive.
Extract:
Adolescent with sickle cell anemia
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PCV13 protects against pneumococcal infections, critical for immunocompromised sickle cell patients.
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Child with acute epiglottitis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has acute epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of epiglottitis, caused by Haemophilus influenzae.