ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A child preparing for a lumbar puncture
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a child and his family for a lumbar puncture. Which would be a primary intervention instituted to keep the child safe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distraction methods like toys or music reduce anxiety and movement during a lumbar puncture, ensuring safety by keeping the child calm and still.
Extract:
Children in a health clinic
Question 2 of 5
The nurse strives to provide culturally competent care for children in a health clinic that follows the principles of health supervision. Which nursing action reflects this type of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negotiating a care plan with the child and family respects cultural values, ensuring care is collaborative and culturally competent.
Extract:
A newborn developing sepsis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a newborn. The nurse suspects that the newborn is developing sepsis based on which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Temperature instability, such as fever or hypothermia, is a key sign of sepsis in newborns, reflecting the body's response to infection.
Extract:
A newborn with an Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes
Question 4 of 5
A newborn has an Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes. Which action would be the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An Apgar score of 6 at 5 minutes indicates the need for resuscitative measures to support breathing and circulation, addressing immediate life-threatening concerns.
Extract:
A child preparing for a lumbar puncture
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a child and his family for a lumbar puncture. Which would be a primary intervention instituted to keep the child safe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Distraction methods like toys or music reduce anxiety and movement during a lumbar puncture, ensuring safety by keeping the child calm and still.