ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is postoperative following epidural anesthesia.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinary retention is common due to inhibited bladder function from epidural anesthesia.
Extract:
Vital Signs Day 1: Temperature 38.8° C (101.8° F), Heart rate 110/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 110/70 mm Hg; Day 2: Temperature 37.6° C (99.7° F), Heart rate 100/min, Respiratory rate 18/min, Blood pressure 108/68 mm Hg; Laboratory Results Day 1: Hgb 15 g/dL (10 to 15.5 g/dL), Hct 40% (32% to 44%), WBC count 14,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3), Wound culture pending (Negative); Day 2: WBC count 15,000/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3); A nurse is caring for a 15-year-old adolescent who has cellulitis of the left lower calf.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the adolescent 24 hr after the initial visit. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is an indication of potential improvement or an indication of potential worsening condition:
| Finding | indication of potential improvement | indication of potential worsening condition |
|---|---|---|
| A. Temperature | ||
| WBC count | ||
| Weight-bearing ability on the affected leg, | ||
| Wound assessment |
Correct Answer: A: Improvement, B: Worsening, C: Improvement, D: Worsening
Rationale: Temperature: The decrease from 38.8° C to 37.6° C indicates potential improvement in the infection response. WBC count: The increase from 14,000/mm³ to 15,000/mm³, still elevated, suggests a potential worsening condition if the trend continues. Weight-bearing ability: Improvement suggests reduced pain or swelling, indicating potential improvement. Wound assessment: Pending culture and possible ongoing inflammation suggest potential worsening if cellulitis spreads.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about expected gross motor skills for infants.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following skills should the nurse include for a 2-month-old infant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lifting head 45° at 2 months shows developing neck strength.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a school-age child prior to administering digoxin.
Question 4 of 5
For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate of 64/min is below the threshold (70 bpm for children) for digoxin administration due to risk of bradycardia. Other findings are not contraindications.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurological deficits impair swallowing, increasing aspiration risk.