ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
School-age child with sickle cell disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has sickle cell disease about management of the illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physical activity as tolerated supports health without triggering sickle cell crises.
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4-year-old child with meningitis receiving gentamicin
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL suggests nephrotoxicity, a serious side effect of gentamicin, requiring immediate reporting.
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3-month-old infant with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has a cleft of the soft palate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 10° head elevation prevents nasal regurgitation and choking during feedings.
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10-year-old child scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 10-year-old child who is scheduled for an arterial cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the leg straight prevents bleeding from the arterial site post-catheterization.
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Adolescent with NG tube for enteral feeding
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to an adolescent who has an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking gastric pH confirms NG tube placement, preventing feeding errors.