ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client with symptoms of excessive drooling, respiratory distress, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty speaking.
Question 1 of 5
Based on these assessment findings, which conditions does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epiglottitis presents with drooling, respiratory distress, dysphagia, and dysphonia due to severe epiglottis swelling, making it a medical emergency distinct from croup or bronchiolitis.
Extract:
A child following a tonsillectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, as the child may swallow blood, signaling a potential postoperative hemorrhage.
Extract:
A child who has suspected epiglottitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the child in an upright position helps facilitate breathing and is a priority intervention to maintain airway patency in suspected epiglottitis, which can cause severe airway obstruction.
Extract:
A 6-month-old infant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased crying episodes are a common indicator of pain in infants, as they use crying to express discomfort or distress following a procedure.
Extract:
A school-age child following a heart catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is caring for a school-age child following a heart catheterization. Which of the following findings should concern the RN the most?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding post-heart catheterization can indicate a potential complication such as hemorrhage, which requires immediate attention to prevent serious outcomes.