ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to collect a capillary blood specimen from the heel of a 4-month-old infant.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool packs reduce blood flow. The outer heel minimizes pain and injury. Lancets, not blades, are used. Clean with alcohol before, not after, to avoid irritation.
Extract:
What is the primary difference between a Power of Attorney (POA) and a Healthcare Proxy?
Question 2 of 5
POA can be revoked by a healthcare provider.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: POA revocation is by the grantor or court, not providers. POA doesn't require court appointment; both involve medical decisions in some cases. POA applies to all ages, not just minors. POA covers financial matters, while a Healthcare Proxy focuses on medical decisions.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about how to prepare their 3-year-old child to meet their new sibling.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A doll encourages nurturing, easing adjustment.
Total routine changes cause stress. A newborn isn't a playmate yet, setting false expectations. Moving from crib late may foster resentment.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant who has heart failure and vomited following administration of digoxin.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased fluids risk overload. Antiemetics need provider approval. Administer the next dose on schedule; don't repeat vomited doses. Mixing with large formula volumes affects absorption.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlorhexidine may irritate stomatitis. Antiemetics are needed before, during, and after chemotherapy. Favorite foods may not suit dietary needs. A soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets.