ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who is to receive the first dose of IV gentamicin.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring I&O assesses kidney function due to gentamicin's nephrotoxicity risk.
Extract:
Vital Signs 1405: Temperature 38° C (100.4° F), Heart rate 96/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 104/72 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 98% on room air; Laboratory Results 1430: C-reactive protein 3.2 mg/dL (<1.0 mg/dL), Albumin 3.4 g/dL (3.5 to 5.0 g/dL), Hemoglobin 11 g/dL (10 to 15.5 g/dL), Hematocrit 33% (32% to 44%), RBC count 4.0 x 10°/μL (4.0 to 5.5 x 10/μL), WBC count 13,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3), Platelets 275,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3), Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.4 to 4.7 mEq/L), Magnesium 1.4 mEq/L (1.4 to 1.7 mEq/L), Total calcium 9.0 mg/dL (8.8 to 10.8 mg/dL); Stool: Positive for occult blood (negative), Positive for leukocytes 4/high-power field (<2/high-power field), Negative for helicobacter pylori (negative)
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent in the emergency department (ED). Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease matches stool findings and inflammation markers. Gluten-free diet and recording intake manage symptoms. Monitoring albumin and hemoglobin tracks nutrition and blood loss.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing the provider's explanation about treatment options to the parents of a 1-month-old who has coarctation of the aorta.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Surgical repair is standard for coarctation in infants under 6 months.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lightweight clothing prevents overheating, a SUIDS risk factor, indicating understanding.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child following a femoral venous cardiac catheterization.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the extremity straight for 4-6 hr prevents bleeding at the site.