ATI RN
ATI Nsg 234 Pediatrics Exam Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a new mother who is concerned that her newborn has strabismus.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements is a therapeutic response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strabismus is common in newborns due to the immaturity of eye muscle control and usually resolves as the child develops.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about nutrition to the parents of a 9-year-old child with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should recognize that which statement made by the mother indicates understanding about nutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are essential for children with CF to help digest food properly, especially with each meal or snack.
Extract:
A nurse is planning care for a 4-year-old child who requires airborne precautions.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following activities should the nurse plan for the child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting contact to immune individuals helps prevent the spread of airborne infections, especially in vulnerable settings such as healthcare facilities.
Extract:
A nurse is providing post-operative tonsillectomy instructions to the parents of a child.
Question 4 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 contacted by a parent whose 7-year-old child ingested half a bottle of vitamins with ferrous sulfate.
Question 5 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.