ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has meningitis and is receiving gentamicin.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. An elevated creatinine level may indicate kidney dysfunction, a potential adverse effect of gentamicin therapy. B, C, D. These values are within normal ranges.
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 2 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.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about infant safety.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. Providing a one-piece pacifier is a safe practice since it prevents the pacifier from breaking apart and causing a choking hazard. A. Placing a 5-month-old in a high chair is unsafe due to fall or choking risks. B. A soft mattress increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). D. Securing a car seat behind an airbag is dangerous due to injury risk.
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo.
Question 4 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 performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: D. The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) innervates the muscles of mastication, and symmetrical jaw strength when biting down indicates proper functioning of this nerve. A. Balance relates to cranial nerve VIII. B. Gag reflex involves cranial nerve IX. C. Scents relate to cranial nerve I.