ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Child with asthma using a metered-dose inhaler
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a child who has asthma about using a metered-dose inhaler with a mouthpiece. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should instruct the child to take.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Correct sequence: A. Exhale to prepare lungs. B. Inhale with canister press for delivery. C. Hold breath to settle medication. D. Remove inhaler.
Rationale: Ensures effective medication delivery to lungs.
Extract:
Newborn and a 3-year-old sibling
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about how to prepare their 3-year-old child to meet their new sibling. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A doll helps the child role-play sibling care, easing adjustment. A. Newborns aren't playmates, setting false expectations. B. Moving from crib timing varies, not key here. D. Routine consistency aids security, not total change.
Extract:
Adolescent with major depressive disorder
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Assessing suicide risk is the priority in depression due to safety concerns. A. Medication is secondary. B. Therapy is beneficial but not first. C. ADLs can wait after safety is ensured.
Extract:
5-year-old child with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who has acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear urine suggests resolution of hematuria, a key sign of APSGN improvement. A. Odorless urine isn't specific. B. Normal temperature is good but not definitive. D. Lack of pain isn't a primary APSGN symptom.
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Preschool-age child in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a preschool-age child who is in the immediate postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent swallowing indicates possible hemorrhage, the priority due to its urgency. A. Crying is common but less critical. B. Refusing liquids is concerning but secondary. C. Pain is expected, not the top priority.