ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Infant undergoing pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of an infant who is to undergo pilocarpine iontophoresis testing for cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The test measures sweat chloride levels, diagnostic for cystic fibrosis.
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Adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ataxia results from gasoline inhalation's neurotoxic effects, causing lack of coordination due to central nervous system depression.
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Adolescent 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is 1 hr postoperative following an appendectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle rigidity may indicate peritonitis, a serious postoperative complication requiring immediate reporting.
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Infant with acute otitis media
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Crying, restlessness, and fever are common in otitis media due to pain and inflammation.
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12-month-old infant receiving IV antibiotic therapy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV antibiotic therapy for a newly admitted 12-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-gauge catheter is appropriate for infants, minimizing trauma during IV insertion.