ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Timing the duration of the seizure is crucial for medical management and documentation purposes. A. Chlorothiazide is not indicated for seizures. B. Holding the child down can cause injury. C. Prone position risks airway obstruction.
Extract:
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Slurred speech in an adolescent with sickle cell anemia could indicate a neurological complication or a stroke, which requires immediate assessment and intervention. A, B, D. These are less urgent than a potential neurological issue.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer recommended immunizations to a 12-month-old infant who is up-to-date with the current schedule.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A. The MMR vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. B. The varicella vaccine is typically administered at 12 months of age as part of routine immunization schedules. C. Rotavirus vaccine is given at 2, 4, and 6 months. D. Herpes zoster vaccine is not given to infants. E. HPV vaccine starts at age 11 or 12.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing for periods of rest is important to conserve energy in children with heart failure. B. Increasing oxygen flow rate requires medical guidance. C. Digoxin should not be withheld without consulting a provider. D. Monthly weighing is insufficient; more frequent monitoring is needed.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking clothing for loose buttons is essential to prevent choking hazards for toddlers, who tend to explore items by putting them in their mouths. B. Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and increases the risk of scalding; the recommended temperature is typically set below 49° C (120° F). C. While placing screens on windows is important, it does not specifically address immediate choking risks and is less relevant than ensuring clothing safety. D. Providing balloons for play poses a choking hazard; therefore, it is not a recommended safety measure for toddlers.