ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 New Questions
Extract:
The nurse is caring for a newborn with a Ventricular-Septal Defect (VSD).
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should recognize that the signs and symptoms of this defect are? (Select All That Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Frequent lung infections are common due to pulmonary congestion. Dyspnea occurs due to increased blood flow to the lungs. A heart murmur is a hallmark of VSD.
Extract:
A home health nurse is developing a plan of care for a child diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following goals is the priority for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging self-care activities promotes independence and improves quality of life.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old Infant with a diagnosis of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) who is experiencing a hypercyanotic spell. The Infant is lethargic and has a weak cry.
Question 3 of 5
What is the priority nursing action for this Infant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In a hypercyanotic spell, the priority is to increase systemic vascular resistance to decrease the right-to-left shunting of blood. The knee-to-chest position is effective for this.
Extract:
A 2-year-old child presents to the hospital with a fever of 38.4 Celsius and the parents state the child has had dysuria and Irritability, with a loss of appetite.
Question 4 of 5
What diagnostic test should the nurse expect to be ordered first based on the symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinalysis is the most appropriate initial test to diagnose a urinary tract infection, which is common in children with dysuria and irritability.
Extract:
A school nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent client about the management of acne.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse include in the Instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the face gently with a mild soap is appropriate for managing acne and preventing irritation.