ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 New Questions
Extract:
A nurse is triaging a child who has suspected bacterial meningitis.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of the following as the initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis is highly contagious, and isolation precautions are necessary to prevent spread.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care for an infant with new casts for the treatment of club foot.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention is appropriate in promoting the infant's comfort and preventing complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the legs on a pillow helps reduce swelling and discomfort while the cast is healing.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has undergone a Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement procedure.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize for this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular monitoring of vital signs is crucial to detect complications such as shunt malfunction or infection.
Extract:
The nurse is admitting a child with rheumatic fever.
Question 4 of 5
Which therapeutic management should the nurse expect to Implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Penicillin is used to eradicate the group A streptococcus bacteria that cause rheumatic fever, preventing further complications.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old client who has been diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select All That Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Right atrial enlargement occurs due to increased blood flow from left to right shunting. Shortness of breath is common due to pulmonary congestion. Pulmonary hypertension may develop due to increased blood flow.