ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2020 Questions
Extract:
A nurse receives a new prescription over the telephone from a client's provider.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reading back the prescription ensures accuracy and prevents errors, a critical safety step in telephone orders.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying and having Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following respiratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations involve cycles of deepening breaths followed by apnea, common in dying clients.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing ties with one finger's space ensures the tracheostomy tube is stable without compromising circulation.
Extract:
A nurse is providing care for a client who is to undergo a total laryngectomy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing the use of an artificial larynx pre-surgery facilitates post-operative communication, reducing anxiety.
Extract:
A nurse is planning to provide discharge instructions to a client who does not speak the same language as the nurse.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate and confidential communication, adhering to best practices for patient education.