ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Providing for periods of rest is important to conserve energy in children with heart failure. B. Increasing oxygen flow rate requires medical guidance. C. Digoxin should not be withheld without consulting a provider. D. Monthly weighing is insufficient; more frequent monitoring is needed.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has major depressive disorder.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Assessing the risk of self-harm or suicide is the top priority when caring for a patient with major depressive disorder. B, C, D. These follow safety assessment.
Extract:
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has manifestations of epiglottitis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Placing intubation equipment at the bedside is the first priority because epiglottitis can cause airway obstruction and respiratory distress. A, B, C. These are important but not the immediate priority compared to securing the airway.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to a 15-year-old adolescent about a medication used to treat a sexually transmitted infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. Asking how the client prefers to learn new information demonstrates respect for the adolescent's autonomy and preferences, facilitating effective communication and understanding. A, B, C. These do not prioritize the adolescent's involvement or preferences.
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 5 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.