ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching about home care to the parent of a child who has scabies.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Treating close contacts is essential to prevent the spread of scabies. A. Ketoconazole shampoo is not indicated for scabies. C. Petroleum jelly is not effective for scabies treatment. D. Soaking combs is not the primary treatment.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DIC is characterized by widespread activation of coagulation, leading to consumption of platelets and decreased platelet count, which can result in bleeding tendencies. A. Decreased prothrombin time is incorrect as DIC typically causes prolonged clotting times. B. Increased Hgb level is incorrect as DIC may lead to anemia due to blood loss. C. Increased RBC is incorrect as DIC can cause anemia.
Extract:
Parent presents child to provider's office. Parent reports the child has had a fever for 2 days and that the child has cried more than usual. Parent also reports the child has had a decreased appetite for the last 24 hr. Child febrile and lethargic. Notified provider of parent reports and child's fever. New prescriptions received. Urine sample obtained via sterile straight catheter. Vital Signs 0930: Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F), Heart rate 128/min, Respiratory rate 28/min. Diagnostic Results 1030: Urinalysis: Appearance: cloudy and dark amber (clear), Specific gravity 1.035 (1.005 to 1.030), Leukocyte esterase: positive (negative), Nitrites: present (none), WBCS: 10 (0 to 4).
Question 3 of 5
The child is at risk for developing________ and ______.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: E. Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidneys commonly associated with fever and lethargy, especially in young children. B. Renal scarring can occur as a complication of untreated or recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly pyelonephritis.
Extract:
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Curiosity about what happened to the sibling's body is a common reaction in preschool-age children and can be considered age-appropriate. A, C, D. These are beyond the developmental understanding of a preschooler.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a child who has had a lumbar puncture.
Question 5 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.