ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Frequent swallowing may indicate discomfort or bleeding and should prompt notification of the healthcare provider. A. Dark brown blood indicates old blood and is not a sign of active bleeding. B. Drinking through a straw can increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy. D. Clearing the throat can also increase the risk of bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Frequent swallowing may indicate discomfort or bleeding and should prompt notification of the healthcare provider. A. Dark brown blood indicates old blood and is not a sign of active bleeding. B. Drinking through a straw can increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy. D. Clearing the throat can also increase the risk of bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Slurred speech in an adolescent with sickle cell anemia could indicate a neurological complication or a stroke, which requires immediate assessment and intervention. A, B, D. These are less urgent than a potential neurological issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Providing a pacifier coated with an oral sucrose solution has been shown to reduce pain and stress during immunizations in infants, promoting atraumatic care. A. EMLA cream requires time to work. C. Deltoid muscle is not used in infants. D. A 20-gauge needle is too large.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving morphine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Nausea is a common adverse effect of morphine and should be monitored for, particularly in pediatric patients. A. Prolonged wound healing is not associated with morphine. C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is not typical with morphine. D. Morphine is not commonly linked to renal failure.