ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a lumbar puncture.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor the child for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Headache is a common complication of lumbar puncture due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage. A. Nuchal rigidity suggests meningitis, not a puncture complication. B. Double vision is not typical. D. Iliac crest pain is unrelated.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about infant safety.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Providing a one-piece pacifier is a safe practice since it prevents the pacifier from breaking apart and causing a choking hazard. A. Placing a 5-month-old in a high chair is unsafe due to fall or choking risks. B. A soft mattress increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). D. Securing a car seat behind an airbag is dangerous due to injury risk.
Extract:
A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients.
Question 3 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 caring for a school-age child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Question 4 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 charge nurse is observing a staff nurse who is caring for a child who has pertussis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of infection control practices?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Maintaining droplet precautions while the child is coughing and sneezing is appropriate because pertussis is primarily transmitted via respiratory droplets. B. Applying a mask after entering is incorrect timing. C. Gloves are not specific to pertussis transmission. D. Airborne precautions are not needed for pertussis.