ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Continuous swallowing. This finding indicates hemorrhage because blood pooling in the throat triggers the swallowing reflex. Continuous swallowing may suggest blood loss and the need for further assessment. Blood pressure of 95/56 mm Hg (choice
B) is low but alone may not specifically indicate hemorrhage. A heart rate of 54/min (choice
C) may be bradycardia but does not definitively point to hemorrhage. Flushing of the face (choice
D) is not a typical sign of hemorrhage.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a child who is in the acute stage of nephrotic syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Weigh the child once per day. This intervention is essential for monitoring the child's nutritional status and overall health. Daily weight checks can help detect changes in weight, which may indicate fluid retention, malnutrition, or other health issues. Increasing fluid intake to 2 L/day (
B) could be excessive for a child depending on age and weight. Positioning the child supine at bedtime (
C) may not be relevant to the plan of care. Limiting calorie intake to 45 cal/kg/day (
D) without proper assessment may not be suitable for the child's individual needs.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the guardian of a 2-year-old child about typical toddler behavior.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following behaviors should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, "Frequent negative responses." This behavior should be included as it may indicate potential issues or emotions that the nurse needs to address. It is important for the nurse to be aware of negative responses to provide appropriate care and support. Other options are incorrect as:
A) Being less emotionally labile may not necessarily be a behavior that needs to be included.
C) Being resistant to routines may hinder progress in the care plan.
D) Increased dependency may lead to a lack of independence and hinder the patient's overall well-being.
Extract:
What is the primary difference between a Power of Attorney (POA) and a Healthcare Proxy?
Question 4 of 5
POA can be revoked by a healthcare provider.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I'm sorry, but there seems to be an issue with the question as it states that the correct answer is D, but D is blank. Could you please provide the correct answer so that I can give you a detailed explanation?
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a 4-month-old infant during a well-baby visit.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Doll's eye reflex intact. This finding is abnormal in adults and may indicate brainstem dysfunction. The nurse should notify the provider immediately for further evaluation and intervention.
Choice B is incorrect because no head lag when pulled to a sitting position is a normal finding in infants.
Choice C is incorrect because the presence of tears when crying is a normal physiological response.
Choice D is incorrect because a positive Babinski reflex is normal in infants but abnormal in adults.