ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
2-month-old infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip and Pavlik harness
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 2-month-old infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip and has a prescription for a Pavlik harness. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the diaper under the straps ensures proper harness function and hygiene, per standard care instructions.
Extract:
School-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is caring for a school-age child immediately following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A side-lying position prevents aspiration and maintains airway patency post-tonsillectomy.
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Preschooler with gastroenteritis and potassium level of .2 mEq/L
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a preschooler who has gastroenteritis and notes the client's potassium level is .2 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyporeflexia results from hypokalemia, causing muscle weakness due to low potassium.
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School-age child undergoing cranial nerve assessment
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a school-age child's cranial nerve function. Which of the following actions should the nurse ask the child to take when assessing the accessory nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shrugging shoulders tests the accessory nerve's control of the trapezius muscle.
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Family whose infant died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing support to a family whose infant died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging guilt helps validate emotions, supporting the family's grieving process after SIDS.