ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam NURS 243 Spring 2014 Questions
Extract:
Parents obtaining informed consent for a child.
Question 1 of 5
When assisting in obtaining informed consent for a child, which of the following actions were taken?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Ensuring no pressure, explaining risks/benefits, and discussing alternatives ensure informed consent is clear and voluntary, avoiding complex terminology.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV bronchiolitis, tachypneic, rubbing eyes, appears sleepy, becomes more short of breath and irritable when laid flat.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV bronchiolitis. The infant is tachypneic, rubbing his eyes, and appears sleepy. The mother places the infant flat, but the baby becomes more short of breath and irritable. Which of the following is the best advice for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 30-degree angle reduces work of breathing in RSV bronchiolitis, improving comfort and alleviating shortness of breath in a tachypneic infant.
Extract:
An infant admitted with dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the intake and output record from the previous 8 hours for an infant admitted with dehydration. The nurse also reviews the most recent lab results in the chart. Based on the information in the chart, what does the nurse determine about this patient during the shift?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Without specific improvement data, the infant's admission for dehydration suggests ongoing dehydration based on intake/output and lab results.
Extract:
A 3-year-old child with moderate dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old child is admitted to a pediatric unit with moderate dehydration. The nurse would expect to see which of the following assessment findings in this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moderate dehydration in a 3-year-old is indicated by poor skin turgor, oliguria, and a slightly elevated pulse (150 bpm), reflecting fluid loss and compensatory tachycardia.
Extract:
A newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn suspected to have esophageal atresia. Which of the following interventions must be the FIRST priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head 30-35 degrees prevents aspiration of gastric contents due to potential tracheoesophageal fistula, a critical concern in esophageal atresia.