ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client receiving treatment for a spinal cord injury with a halo fixation device.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who is receiving treatment for a spinal cord injury with a halo fixation device. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The halo fixation device immobilizes the cervical spine to aid healing and prevent further injury. Allowing neck movement, using talcum powder, or turning screws by family are incorrect and unsafe.
Extract:
A 45-year-old client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, on day 2 of admission, with rapidly fluctuating moods and delusions about the King of England.
Question 2 of 5
A 45 year old client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital. On day 2 the client has rapidly fluctuating moods and believes the King of England is in his room. How will the nurse document these findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute delirium is characterized by fluctuating moods and delusions, often linked to substance withdrawal or medical issues. Overdose, acute dementia, and substance abuse comorbidity do not fully capture the presentation.
Extract:
A client with tetanus.
Question 3 of 5
When educating a client about tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in teaching? Select All that Apply
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Tetanus causes sustained muscle contractions and is transmitted via spores in soil, gardens, or manure. It affects the nervous system broadly, not just the spinal cord, and is bacterial, not viral or food-related.
Extract:
A client hospitalized with tetanus.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids address tetanus-related muscle spasms and pain, a primary intervention. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are less relevant.
Extract:
A client with a cervical spinal cord injury from a fall.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who has a cervical spinal cord injury from a fall. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Cervical injuries may cause a weakened gag reflex, hyperthermia from autonomic dysfunction, and hypotension. Bowel sounds and polyuria are more associated with lower injuries.