ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 I Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a school-age child who has diabetes mellitus about managing diabetes during illness.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluids prevents dehydration during illness, showing understanding.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a child who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis and is scheduled for a sweat chloride test.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Two samples ensure accuracy in diagnosing CF via sweat chloride test.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurological deficits impair swallowing, increasing aspiration risk.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes Day 1, 1020: Child is a direct admit from a pediatric clinic with fever, chills, irritability for 2 days, prior URI 2 weeks ago, no prior conditions, fully immunized. 1030: Child reports nausea, headache (7/10), lethargic, nuchal rigidity, capillary refill 4 seconds.
Question 4 of 5
A pediatrician has evaluated the child and has written new prescriptions. The nurse is preparing to assist with a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E,G
Rationale: Pressure prevents CSF leakage, consent is required, voiding ensures comfort, and monitoring for paresthesia detects complications.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who has acute glomerulonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring BP every 4 hr detects hypertension from fluid retention.