ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as being consistent with hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Thirst (polydipsia) is a classic symptom of hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus, as the body tries to dilute the excess sugar in the bloodstream by increasing fluid intake. A, B, C. These are more associated with hypoglycemia.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Question 2 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 nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Clearing the area of hard objects helps prevent injury to the child during a seizure. A. Minimizing limb movement can cause harm. C. Prone position risks airway obstruction. D. Inserting a tongue blade is contraindicated.
Extract:
A nurse on a pediatric intensive care unit is caring for a toddler who weighs 12 kg (26.5 lb) and is postoperative following open heart surgery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. This is a concerning finding indicating possible inadequate renal perfusion, especially considering the postoperative status of the toddler. A. Chest tube drainage of 22 mL/hour is expected. C. Skin temperature of 36°C is slightly low but not critical. D. Pulses of 2+ are adequate.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a toddler who is scheduled for an electrocardiogram.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Allowing the child to sit on the parent's lap can provide comfort and support during the procedure. B. While the electrocardiogram (ECG) machine may have alarms, they are not typically related to abnormal heart rhythms during the procedure. C. ECG leads are typically placed on the chest, not the back. D. The duration of an ECG is relatively short, usually only a few minutes.