ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an 11-year-old child who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and receives insulin injections. The child is experiencing an altered mental status, diaphoresis, and tremors.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice provides fast-acting carbohydrates to correct hypoglycemia, indicated by the symptoms.
Extract:
Flow Sheet Day 1, 1030: Temperature 38.7° C (101.7° F), Heart rate 114/min, Respiratory rate 26/min, Blood pressure 114/80 mm Hg, SpO2 97% on room air; Day 2, 0730: Temperature 38.9° C (102° F), Heart rate 104/min, Respiratory rate 24/min, Blood pressure 104/80 mm Hg, SpO2 98% on room air; Nurses' Notes Day 2, 0730: Drowsy and lethargic, nuchal rigidity present, mucous membranes pink and moist, cervical lymph slightly enlarged, respirations regular, radial pulse 2+, capillary refill <2 seconds, good skin turgor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for the child the following day. Click to highlight the findings that indicate the child is progressing as expected.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F,G,
Rationale: Improved hydration (moist mucosa, skin turgor), perfusion (capillary refill, pulse), and vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO2) indicate progress.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of an infant who has heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli reduces cardiac workload in heart failure.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a school-age child who has acute diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ORS after each stool replaces fluids and electrolytes, preventing dehydration.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a pediatric client receiving radiation therapy to the abdominal area.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the nurse promotes proper skin integrity for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentle washing and patting dry prevent irritation to radiation-sensitive skin.