ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
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School-age child with seizure disorder
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a school-age child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following factors should the nurse include as a common trigger that increases the risk of seizures?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lack of sleep is a well-documented seizure trigger in children with epilepsy.
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Infant at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Question 2 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.
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School-age child with heart failure taking furosemide
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased peripheral edema shows furosemide's diuretic effect, reducing fluid buildup in heart failure.
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Toddler with oral ulcers due to chemotherapy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has developed oral ulcers in response to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saline-soaked gauze cleanses ulcers gently, promoting healing without irritation.
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Preschool-age child with heart failure
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest periods conserve energy, reducing strain on the heart in children with heart failure.