ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A 10-month-old infant.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching parents of a 10-month-old infant about home safety. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Keeping plastic bags secure prevents suffocation, small food pieces reduce choking risk, and outlet covers prevent electrical injury. Lowering crib rails increases fall risk, and 65°C water heater setting risks scalding.
Extract:
An infant admitted with dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the intake and output record from the previous 8 hours for an infant admitted with dehydration. Based on the information in the chart, what does the nurse determine about this patient during the 8-hour shift?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Given the admission for dehydration and lack of improvement data, the infant likely remains dehydrated based on intake/output records.
Extract:
A newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia. Which of the following interventions must be the FIRST priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head 30-35 degrees prevents aspiration of gastric contents due to potential tracheoesophageal fistula, a critical concern in esophageal atresia.
Extract:
A school-aged child with cystic fibrosis prescribed vest therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the care plan with a school-aged child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive vest therapy to mobilize respiratory secretions. Which of the following statements by the child indicates an understanding of the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering albuterol, a bronchodilator, prior to vest therapy opens airways, enhancing the effectiveness of secretion mobilization in cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
School with a large proportion of minority and underprivileged students.
Question 5 of 5
The school-based nurse is working with the local school district to promote health and wellness in a school with a large proportion of minority and underprivileged students. Which of the following will be included in the planning?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Adding a school breakfast program ensures nutritional access, reducing saturated fat promotes heart health, including fruits/vegetables enhances diet quality, and after-school fitness activities encourage physical activity. Calorically sweetened beverages contribute to obesity and are not health-promoting.