ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lightweight clothing reduces overheating, a SIDS risk factor, showing parental understanding.
Extract:
Infant with acute otitis media
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Infant receiving opioids for pain
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an infant who is receiving opioids for pain. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A relaxed facial expression indicates pain relief, the therapeutic goal of opioid administration.
Extract:
Child with temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and suspected bacterial meningitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a child who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent the spread of bacterial meningitis, a priority to protect others before diagnostic or comfort measures.
Extract:
School-age child admitted 2 hr ago
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who was admitted from the emergency department 2 hr ago. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote adequate sleep for the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Following the home sleep routine reduces anxiety, promoting restful sleep.