ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
An older adult client with a new diagnosis of dementia.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of dementia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dementia is progressive and irreversible, unlike sudden confusion (delirium) or altered consciousness. Fever or dehydration may worsen symptoms but aren't primary triggers.
Extract:
A client hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
When planning care for a client hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which of the following will the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoactive bowel sounds may indicate a serious issue like paralytic ileus, requiring physician notification. Sleep issues, device removal, or a normal Glasgow Coma Score are less urgent.
Extract:
A client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 2 days postpartum and wants to continue using her diaphragm for contraception. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum cervical changes require diaphragm refitting for effective contraception. Four-hour retention is incorrect (6 hours is standard), oil-based lubricants damage diaphragms, and sterile water storage is improper.
Extract:
A client with moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse provides home safety education to the family of a client with moderate Alzheimer's. Which of the following statements made by the primary caregiver indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not leaving the client alone ensures safety, preventing wandering or accidents. Antipsychotics, restraints, and rugs are unsafe or inappropriate.
Extract:
A client with Alzheimer's having increased behavioral issues posing safety concerns.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's is having increased behavioral issues that have become a safety concern for the client and others. Which of the following medications will the nurse discuss with the physician for inclusion in the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antipsychotics manage severe agitation or aggression in Alzheimer's when safety is a concern. Sedatives, cholinesterase inhibitors, or SSRIs are less effective for behavioral issues.