ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has scabies. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Treating close contacts is essential to prevent the spread of scabies. A. Ketoconazole shampoo is not indicated for scabies. C. Petroleum jelly is not effective for scabies treatment. D. Soaking combs is not the primary treatment.
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: 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has heart failure. Which of the following findings is a clinical manifestation associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) is a common clinical manifestation of heart failure due to decreased cardiac output and inadequate tissue perfusion. B. Tremors are not typical. C. Increased appetite is not associated; decreased appetite is more common. D. Bradycardia is not typical; tachycardia is more common.
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 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus. The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Tachypnea (rapid breathing) in an infant with RSV is a concerning sign that may indicate respiratory distress and requires immediate reporting to the provider to prevent worsening respiratory failure. A. Rhinorrhea (runny nose) is a common symptom of RSV and not immediately alarming unless accompanied by other severe symptoms. B. Pharyngitis (sore throat) is less specific in infants with RSV and not typically a priority for reporting. C. Coughing is expected with RSV and does not warrant immediate reporting unless it severely impacts breathing.