ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A toddler.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional considerations with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focusing on nutrient-dense foods over quantity supports a toddler's nutritional needs, considering their variable appetites and lower caloric requirements.
Extract:
A one-month-old infant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a one-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to raise the head in the prone position at one month suggests potential developmental delay or muscle weakness, requiring provider attention.
Extract:
A 12-month-old with a weak cry, pale complexion, decreased breath sounds, retractions, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 5-year-old speaking in full sentences, pink complexion, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 16-year-old speaking in short phrases, wheezing, sitting upright, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 9-year-old who is quiet, pale, sitting on his father's lap, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%.
Question 3 of 5
In the Emergency Department, four children are awaiting treatment for respiratory illnesses. Given that only one treatment room is available, which child should be prioritized based on the assessment findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 12-month-old's weak cry, pallor, decreased breath sounds, and retractions indicate severe respiratory distress, requiring priority treatment.
Extract:
A 2-month-old child with burns on his face due to abuse.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old child who suffered burns on his face due to abuse. What is the nurse's immediate priority concern when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial burns in a 2-month-old risk airway swelling, making airway management the immediate priority to prevent respiratory distress.
Extract:
An infant with a tracheoesophageal fistula scheduled for surgery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant with a tracheoesophageal fistula who is scheduled for surgery. What actions should the nurse anticipate taking in the pre-operative and intra-operative period?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Famotidine reduces gastric acid reflux, antibiotics prevent infection, IV fluids maintain hydration, and oxygen ensures adequate levels, while enteral feeds risk aspiration.