ATI RN
ATI Nsg 234 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is contacted by a parent whose 7-year-old child ingested half a bottle of vitamins with ferrous sulfate.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the parent? Instruct the parent to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Poison control should be contacted immediately as they can provide specific instructions on how to manage the situation based on the substance ingested.
Extract:
4-year-old presented to the ER with the parents with complaints of bowel incontinence, extremity weakness and neck pain. Child has a history of Trisomy 21 with atlantoaxial stability. began having neck pain 24 hours ago after falling off the steps.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms require priority interventions? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Continuous neck pain, loss of bladder control, and loss of motor skills are critical symptoms suggesting possible spinal cord compression in a child with atlantoaxial instability.
Extract:
A nurse is providing post-operative tonsillectomy instructions to the parents of a child.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse informs the parents that the greatest risk for postoperative hemorrhage can occur during which of the following time frames?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The greatest risk for post-operative hemorrhage after a tonsillectomy is typically 7 to 10 days post-surgery when the scabs formed in the throat start to fall off.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old infant who has a palpable abdominal mass in the right upper quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intussusception occurs when part of the intestine telescopes into another part, causing a mass, abdominal pain, and sometimes blood and mucus in the stools.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for an infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions when prioritizing care for an infant with RSV? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Isolation is crucial to prevent the spread of RSV. Bronchodilators may help open airways. Small, frequent feedings prevent dehydration. Oxygen therapy maintains adequate oxygen levels.