ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following items in the child's room is a common source of health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disposable diapers, gowns, and unopened formula are single-use or sterile, minimizing infection risk. Bedside keyboards are frequently touched and can harbor pathogens, making them a common infection source.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous swallowing suggests blood in the throat, indicating possible hemorrhage post-tonsillectomy, requiring urgent attention. Normal blood pressure, low heart rate, or flushing are not specific to bleeding.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who weighs 20 kg (44 lb) and is postoperative with chest tubes in place.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serous drainage and chamber fluctuation are normal. A respiratory rate of 22/min is typical. 200 mL/hr drainage suggests bleeding, requiring urgent reporting.
Extract:
A nurse is applying soft limb restraints to a child who is acting aggressively toward staff.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restraint prescriptions need renewal every 24 hours. Tying to side rails risks injury; use the bed frame. Quick-release knots ensure safety. Assessments should occur every 2 hours, not 4, for safety.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a child who has varicella.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Koplik spots are for measles, not varicella. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome. A blanket aids comfort but isn't specific. Airborne precautions prevent varicella's spread via droplets.