ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
A 2-month-old child with burns on his face due to abuse.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-month-old child who suffered burns on his face due to abuse. What is the nurse's immediate priority concern when caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Facial burns in a 2-month-old risk airway swelling, making airway management the immediate priority to prevent respiratory distress.
Extract:
None specified.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following is a key aspect of patient-centered care and the medical home model?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comprehensive interdisciplinary care ensures all health aspects are addressed, central to the medical home model's coordinated approach.
Extract:
A one-month-old infant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a one-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to raise the head in the prone position at one month suggests potential developmental delay or muscle weakness, requiring provider attention.
Extract:
A school-aged child receiving benzathine penicillin G IM.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer benzathine penicillin G IM to a school-aged child. Which angle will the nurse use for injection into the child's vastus lateralis muscle?
Correct Answer: 90
Rationale: A 90-degree angle ensures the medication is delivered into the muscle for optimal absorption.
Extract:
Parents obtaining informed consent for a child.
Question 5 of 5
When assisting in obtaining informed consent for a child, which of the following actions were taken?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Ensuring no pressure, explaining risks/benefits, and discussing alternatives ensure informed consent is clear and voluntary, avoiding complex terminology.