ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
An infant with a history of recurrent respiratory infections.
Question 1 of 5
The mother of an infant who has been treated for recurrent respiratory infections asks the nurse why infants are at increased risk for respiratory infections. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants' narrow airways obstruct easily, trapping organisms, which increases the risk of respiratory infections.
Extract:
An infant admitted with dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the intake and output record from the previous 8-hour shift for an infant admitted with dehydration. The nurse also reviews the most recent lab results in the chart. Based on the information in the chart provided, the nurse determines which of the following to be correct regarding this patient during the 8-hour shift?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lab results likely indicate dehydration, consistent with the admission diagnosis and lack of specific improvement data.
Extract:
A 12-month-old with a weak cry, pale complexion, decreased breath sounds, retractions, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 5-year-old speaking in full sentences, pink complexion, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 16-year-old speaking in short phrases, wheezing, sitting upright, and an oxygen saturation of 93%; a 9-year-old who is quiet, pale, sitting on his father's lap, bilateral wheezing, and an oxygen saturation of 93%.
Question 3 of 5
In the Emergency Department, four children are awaiting treatment for respiratory illnesses. Given that only one treatment room is available, which child should be prioritized based on the assessment findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 12-month-old's weak cry, pallor, decreased breath sounds, and retractions indicate severe respiratory distress, requiring priority treatment.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child with moderate dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old child is admitted to a pediatric unit with moderate dehydration. The nurse would expect to see which of the following assessment findings in this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moderate dehydration in a 3-year-old is indicated by poor skin turgor, oliguria, and a slightly elevated pulse (150 bpm), reflecting fluid loss and compensatory tachycardia.
Extract:
A 1-year-old child.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing education about age-appropriate activities to the parents of a 1-year-old child. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jumping rope is too advanced for a 1-year-old's motor skills, indicating a need for teaching about age-appropriate activities.