ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a preschooler.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to encourage acceptance of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing an ice pop after administering the medication is a positive reinforcement strategy that can motivate the child to take the medication and reduce the unpleasant taste. B. Milk may interact with some medications. C. Mixing with food can alter taste perception negatively. D. Diluting with water may affect medication stability.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has manifestations of epiglottitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Placing intubation equipment at the bedside is the first priority because epiglottitis can cause airway obstruction and respiratory distress. A, B, C. These are important but not the immediate priority compared to securing the airway.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A. Cyanosis can occur in children with heart failure due to inadequate oxygenation of tissues. B. Weight gain or fluid retention is more common in children with heart failure. C. Bounding pulses are more commonly associated with conditions such as hypertension or hyperthyroidism, rather than heart failure. D. Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is a common symptom of heart failure due to fluid buildup in the lungs. E. Tachycardia, or a rapid heart rate, can occur as a compensatory mechanism in response to decreased cardiac output in heart failure.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever) is a potential complication of acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning due to its effects on the central nervous system and metabolism. A, B, C. These are not typical of aspirin poisoning.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has a maintenance prescription for prednisone following an acute asthma attack.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Mood swings are a common side effect of prednisone and indicate an understanding of the potential adverse effects. B. Routine blood tests are not typically required for maintenance prednisone therapy. C. Prednisone should not be withheld before physical activity. D. Decreased appetite is not typical; increased appetite is more common.