ATI RN
ATI Nurs 213 Pediatric Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a 16-month-old infant.
Question 1 of 5
Prior to administering the dose, the nurse measures the apical heart rate. The nurse should withhold the dose if the infant's apical heart rate is less than what rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate below 90 bpm in infants indicates potential digoxin toxicity risk, necessitating withholding the dose.
Extract:
The nurse needs to administer an intramuscular (IM) injection to a 2-year-old child.
Question 2 of 5
Where is the best site to administer the injection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The vastus lateralis (anterior outer thigh) is preferred for IM injections in young children due to its large muscle mass.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has Kawasaki disease.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following systems should the nurse monitor in response to this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kawasaki disease causes vascular inflammation, increasing the risk of coronary artery aneurysms, requiring cardiovascular monitoring.
Extract:
Parents bring a toddler who is 2-1/2 years old to the hospital because of observed difficulty with breathing. The toddler is diagnosed with laryngotracheobronchitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding does the nurse expect related to the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspiratory stridor is a hallmark of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) due to upper airway inflammation.
Extract:
During a 6-month-old's well child checkup, the nurse discusses introduction of solid foods into the infant's diet.
Question 5 of 5
Which foods should the nurse instruct the parents to delay introduction of until after one year of age due to potential allergy development?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strawberries, eggs, and wheat are common allergens, best delayed until after one year to reduce allergy risk.