ATI RN
ATI Nsg 234 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child post-operative tonsillectomy.
Question 1 of 5
What is the nursing priority when providing post-operative care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for signs of bleeding is the nursing priority, as it can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is 3 hours post-operative uncomplicated tonsillectomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions are appropriate post op care? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Promoting quiet activities, monitoring airway, breathing, and circulation, managing pain, and applying an ice collar are appropriate post-operative care measures.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 15-month-old toddler.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of eye contact or social interaction is a concern as it may indicate developmental delays or social-emotional issues.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant who has a palpable abdominal mass in the right upper quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intussusception occurs when part of the intestine telescopes into another part, causing a mass, abdominal pain, and sometimes blood and mucus in the stools.
Extract:
A nurse is providing education about feedings to the parents of a newborn with a cleft lip and palate.
Question 5 of 5
The education includes the use of a specialized bottle/nurser, offering frequent short feedings, and burping more frequently. What other education should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the infant upright during feedings helps reduce the risk of aspiration and facilitates better feeding for infants with cleft lip and palate.