ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Applying bactericidal ointment to lesions helps treat impetigo by killing the bacteria causing the infection. B. Acyclovir is for viral infections. C, D. These are not necessary for impetigo treatment.
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 in an emergency department is assessing an adolescent who reports inhalation of gasoline.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Ataxia, or lack of coordination, is a common neurological symptom of gasoline inhalation due to its toxic effects on the brain and nervous system. A. Pinpoint pupils are linked to opioids. C. Hyperactive reflexes are linked to stimulants. D. Gasoline inhalation causes hyperthermia, not hypothermia.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching home care to the parents of a preschool-age child who has heart failure.
Question 4 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 providing teaching about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Checking clothing for loose buttons is essential to prevent choking hazards for toddlers, who tend to explore items by putting them in their mouths. B. Adjusting the water heater temperature to 54° C (129.2° F) is too high and increases the risk of scalding; the recommended temperature is typically set below 49° C (120° F). C. While placing screens on windows is important, it does not specifically address immediate choking risks and is less relevant than ensuring clothing safety. D. Providing balloons for play poses a choking hazard; therefore, it is not a recommended safety measure for toddlers.