ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Allowing the child to sit on the parent's lap can provide comfort and support during the procedure. B. While the electrocardiogram (ECG) machine may have alarms, they are not typically related to abnormal heart rhythms during the procedure. C. ECG leads are typically placed on the chest, not the back. D. The duration of an ECG is relatively short, usually only a few minutes.
Extract:
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open heart surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. This is a concerning finding indicating possible inadequate renal perfusion, especially considering the postoperative status of the toddler. A. Chest tube drainage of 22 mL/hour is expected. C. Skin temperature of 36°C is slightly low but not critical. D. Pulses of 2+ are adequate.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Consulting with a nutritionist is important for individualized meal planning and carbohydrate counting to manage blood sugar levels. A. Insulin should be discarded within 28 days of opening. B. Physical therapy is not routine for diabetes. D. Blood glucose monitoring is essential but not the only recommendation.
Question 4 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 5 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.