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RN ATI Pediatric Nursing Exam (70 NGN Questions with Answers) Questions
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 6-month-old infant who has respiratory syncytial virus.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should immediately report which of the following findings to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Tachypnea. Tachypnea, which is rapid breathing, can indicate respiratory distress or an underlying serious condition that requires immediate attention. Reporting this finding promptly is crucial to ensure timely intervention. Rhinorrhea, pharyngitis, and coughing are common symptoms that may not require urgent attention as they can be managed symptomatically. In summary, tachypnea is the most concerning symptom that warrants immediate reporting, while the other choices are less urgent and can be addressed in due course.
Extract:
A nurse is planning to administer diphenhydramine 1.25 mg/kg IV to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb.
Question 2 of 5
Available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth)
Correct Answer: 0.6
Rationale:
To determine the correct amount of diphenhydramine to administer, we can use the formula: Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL). In this case, the desired dose is 50 mg and the concentration is 50 mg/mL. So, Volume = 50 mg / 50 mg/mL = 1 mL. Since we need to round to the nearest tenth, the correct answer is 0.6 mL. This is because 1 mL is equivalent to 50 mg, and since we only need to administer 50 mg, we use 0.6 mL. Other choices are incorrect as they do not adhere to the calculation based on the concentration and desired dose.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
7 year old with UTI intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Monitor Pain and Fever. In a 7-year-old with a UTI, monitoring pain and fever is crucial as these symptoms indicate the severity of the infection and response to treatment. Pain and fever can also help in assessing the effectiveness of antibiotics. Monitoring salicylic acid is not relevant as it is not commonly used in UTI management in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. The other choices are not provided, but they would likely be incorrect as they are unrelated to UTI management in a 7-year-old.
Extract:
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to discharge a 3-year- old child Nurses' Notes
The child's guardian states the child has been unable to sleep recently and has been very irritable. Guardian expresses concern about the child's atopic dermatitis worsening and the child scratching excessively, which results in the areas bleeding. Guardian states the child has a history of allergic rhinitis.
Assessment
Child is alert and responsive.
Respiratory rate even and nonlabored at rate of 24/min. No adventitious sounds auscultated. Heart rate 108/min
Generalized small clusters of reddish, scaly patches with lichenifications and depigmentation on the child's bilateral upper and lower extremities.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include in the discharge instructions for the child's guardian?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F,G
Rationale: The correct answer includes multiple important statements for the discharge instructions.
A: Cutting and filing fingernails prevent scratching and potential skin damage.
B: Cystic fibrosis is relevant medical information for the child's care.
D: Informing about occasional flare-ups helps prepare the guardian.
F: Applying gloves prevents scratching and potential skin infection.
G: Emollients maintain skin hydration and prevent dryness. These instructions promote optimal care and management of the child's condition. Other choices are incorrect as they either provide irrelevant information (
C), are not necessary for the child's care (E), or do not directly contribute to the child's well-being (
B).
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-week-old infant. History and Physical
Infant was full-term at birth. Birth weight was 3.5 kg (7.7 lb). Infant is not gaining weight as expected. One week ago at outpatient visit, weight was 3.6 kg (7.9 lb).
Parent reports for past 2 days infant is breathing faster during feedings and does not finish feedings. Parent also reports decreased appetite and puffiness around the infant's eyes. Parent states that the last wet diaper was about 10 hr ago. Infant admitted for diagnostic evaluation, failure to thrive, and nutritional/fluid support.
Vital Signs Admission:
Temperature 37.7° C (99.9° F) Heart rate 174/min while sleeping Respiratory rate 72/min while sleeping
Assessment:
Admission:
Respirations: Tachypneic with moderate retractions and nasal flaring. Upon auscultation, crackles heard in all lung fields. No nasal drainage noted. Dry cough noted periodically. Skin: Pallor, scalp is diaphoretic, lower extremities are cool to touch.
Cardiac: Tachycardic, regular rhythm, no murmur is heard. Peripheral pulses are full and bounding in the upper extremities and weak bilateral pedal pulses are noted.
Fluids: Mucous membranes are slightly dry and pink. Skin turgor is slightly decreased. Capillary refill is 3 seconds. Noted periorbital edema and nonpitting edema of feet.
Anterior fontanel is soft and slightly depressed. Diaper remains dry. Abdomen: Soft, full, round, bowel sounds are present and active.
Blood pressure in right upper extremity 60/39 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 90% Laboratory Results
Admission:
Chest x-ray: mild left ventricular hypertrophy is noted. Increased pulmonary vascular markings are noted in all lobes.
Question 5 of 5
Specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Congestive heart failure. The client is most likely experiencing Congestive heart failure due to presenting symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, edema, and possibly crackles on lung auscultation. These symptoms are indicative of fluid accumulation in the lungs and peripheral tissues, common in congestive heart failure. Pyloric stenosis (
A) is a gastrointestinal condition, not related to the symptoms described. Respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis (
D) typically presents with respiratory distress in infants. The other choices are omitted as they are not relevant to the symptoms described.