ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Preschool-age child with heart failure
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rest periods conserve energy, reducing strain on the heart in children with heart failure.
Extract:
School-age child learning about bicycle safety
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child about bicycle safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking the bicycle through intersections enhances safety by increasing visibility.
Extract:
3-month-old infant receiving immunizations
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer immunizations to a 3-month-old infant. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take to deliver atraumatic care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral sucrose on a pacifier reduces pain during injections, providing atraumatic care for infants.
Extract:
2-year-old client weighing 10 kg receiving amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 80 mg/kg/day divided into two doses daily to a 2-year-old client who weighs 10 kg (22 lb). Available is amoxicillin suspension 400 mg/5 mL. How many mL of amoxicillin should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calculation: 80 mg/kg/day × 10 kg = 800 mg/day ÷ 2 doses = 400 mg/dose; 400 mg ÷ (400 mg/5 mL) = 5 mL, rounded to 8 mL.
Extract:
Infant with rotavirus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has rotavirus. Which of the following findings indicates that the infant is moderately dehydrated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight loss of 7% indicates moderate dehydration, consistent with 6-10% body weight loss in infants.