ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a 7-year-old student. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a potential indicator of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Bruising around the wrists can be a sign of physical abuse, especially if it appears in patterns consistent with being restrained. A. Missing teeth are common in childhood. B. 45th percentile weight is normal. D. Knee abrasions are typical in active children.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: B. Providing a pacifier coated with an oral sucrose solution has been shown to reduce pain and stress during immunizations in infants, promoting atraumatic care. A. EMLA cream requires time to work. C. Deltoid muscle is not used in infants. D. A 20-gauge needle is too large.
Extract:
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open heart surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. This is a concerning finding indicating possible inadequate renal perfusion, especially considering the postoperative status of the toddler. A. Chest tube drainage of 22 mL/hour is expected. C. Skin temperature of 36°C is slightly low but not critical. D. Pulses of 2+ are adequate.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Thirst (polydipsia) is a classic symptom of hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus, as the body tries to dilute the excess sugar in the bloodstream by increasing fluid intake. A, B, C. These are more associated with hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding to an adolescent who has an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking the pH of the gastric secretions is the priority action to confirm the correct placement of the NG tube in the stomach before administering the enteral feeding. B, C, D. These actions follow confirmation of tube placement.