ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
History and Physical A 15-year-old adolescent is admitted for a vaso-occlusive crisis. The parent reports that the adolescent has a low-grade fever and has vomited for 3 days. The adolescent reports having right-sided and low back pain. They also report hands and right knee are painful and swollen. The client reports pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10.
Question 1 of 5
Select the 5 interventions the nurse should include.
Correct Answer: A,B,E,H
Rationale: The correct choices are A, B, E, and H. A is correct as folic acid is essential for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects. B is correct to monitor oxygen saturation in a patient with respiratory issues. E is crucial to ensure vaccination for prevention. H should also be included as it is important to maintain proper hydration.
Choices C, D, F, and G are incorrect. C is unnecessary for this situation. D should not be chosen unless specifically indicated. F is not recommended for all cases, and G is not the appropriate pain management for this scenario.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes 0730: Child presents to the emergency department (ED). Guardians report the child woke up coughing with a low-grade fever. Child appears alert and restless in guardian's arms. Respirations easy, no cough noted. 0800: Child became agitated. Hoarse cry noted with audible inspiratory stridor. Barking, non-productive cough present.
Question 2 of 5
For each of the following findings, click to specify if the finding is consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia.
| Finding | acute laryngotracheobronchitis | pneumonia |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | ||
| Cough findings at 0800 | ||
| Irritability | ||
| Stridor |
Correct Answer: A: Acute laryngotracheobronchitis and Pneumonia, (B: C: D:) Acute laryngotracheobronchitis
Rationale:
To determine if a finding is consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis or pneumonia, we need to consider the common symptoms of each condition.
For temperature, both acute laryngotracheobronchitis and pneumonia can present with fever. So, indicates that temperature is consistent with both conditions.
Cough findings at 0800 are more indicative of pneumonia due to productive cough with purulent sputum, so (0, 1, 0) would not be consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis.
Irritability can be seen in both conditions due to respiratory distress, so (0, 0, 1) is consistent with both.
Stridor is a hallmark of acute laryngotracheobronchitis, making (0, 0, 1) consistent with acute laryngotracheobronchitis.
Therefore, the
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide an ice pop after administering the medication. Offering a reward such as an ice pop after taking the medication can positively reinforce the behavior of taking the medication. This can create a positive association with the medication and increase the likelihood of the preschooler accepting it in the future. Mixing the medication with the child's favorite food (
A) may not always work as the child may detect the medication and refuse to eat it. Diluting the medication with water (
B) may alter the taste and effectiveness of the medication. Giving milk with the medication (
D) may not be recommended as certain medications interact with dairy products.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Your child can rest on your lap during the procedure. This statement is correct because allowing the child to rest on the parent's lap can provide comfort and security during the procedure, reducing anxiety and promoting cooperation. Placing the child on the parent's lap can also help keep the child still, ensuring accurate results.
Choice A is incorrect because leads for an electrocardiogram are typically placed on the chest, not the back.
Choice B is incorrect because the duration of an electrocardiogram can vary but is usually shorter than 30 minutes for a toddler.
Choice D is incorrect because alarms are not typically used during the procedure unless there is a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an assessment for a 5-year-old child who has celiac disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Steatorrhea. In celiac disease, the small intestine is damaged, leading to malabsorption of fats. Steatorrhea is a classic finding characterized by bulky, greasy, foul-smelling stools due to undigested fat. This occurs because the damaged intestine is unable to absorb fats properly. The other choices are incorrect because:
A) Sausage-shaped mass in the upper right abdomen is suggestive of constipation or fecal impaction;
B) Red-currant, jelly-like stools are seen in intussusception;
C) Hematemesis is vomiting of blood, which is not typically associated with celiac disease.