ATI RN
ATI Nur307 Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for pallor or swelling is the priority, as it can indicate complications such as impaired circulation or compartment syndrome.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Bradypnea is a common adverse effect of morphine due to its respiratory depressant properties.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized. Which of the following items in the child's room is a common source of health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The bedside computer keyboard is a common source of infection due to frequent handling and minimal cleaning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an 11-month-old infant who has acute diarrhea. Which of the following food items should the nurse instruct the parent to provide to the infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral electrolyte solutions are essential for rehydration during acute diarrhea, replacing lost fluids and electrolytes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is 2 hr postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Comparing pedal pulses is crucial post-lower extremity surgery to detect compromised circulation, a priority to prevent complications.