ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin.
Question 1 of 5
For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe, life-threatening skin reaction that can occur with cefazolin. A. Hypotension is not typical. B. Prolonged wound healing is not associated. D. Bradypnea is not a common effect.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking clothing for loose buttons is essential to prevent choking hazards for toddlers, who tend to explore items by putting them in their mouths. B. Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and increases the risk of scalding; the recommended temperature is typically set below 49° C (120° F). C. While placing screens on windows is important, it does not specifically address immediate choking risks and is less relevant than ensuring clothing safety. D. Providing balloons for play poses a choking hazard; therefore, it is not a recommended safety measure for toddlers.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the guardian of a preschooler who had a tonsillectomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Frequent swallowing may indicate discomfort or bleeding and should prompt notification of the healthcare provider. A. Dark brown blood indicates old blood and is not a sign of active bleeding. B. Drinking through a straw can increase the risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy. D. Clearing the throat can also increase the risk of bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) innervates the muscles of mastication, and symmetrical jaw strength when biting down indicates proper functioning of this nerve. A. Balance relates to cranial nerve VIII. B. Gag reflex involves cranial nerve IX. C. Scents relate to cranial nerve I.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching for a 20-year-old adolescent who has syphilis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Notifying the public health department is essential for contact tracing and preventing the spread of syphilis. A. Retesting may be needed, but notification is immediate. C. Contacting parents is not appropriate for a 20-year-old. D. Metronidazole is not used for syphilis treatment.