ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics Nursing 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis and a new prescription for prednisone.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk, requiring monitoring. It causes potassium loss, so limiting potassium-rich foods is wrong. It may stunt growth, not stimulate it. Abrupt discontinuation risks adrenal issues; GI upset needs management, not stopping.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 1-week-old newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and is being treated with phototherapy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eye checks aren't needed routinely during phototherapy. Mittens are unrelated. Temperature monitoring every 2 hours prevents hypothermia from light exposure. Lotion can block light, reducing treatment efficacy.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a 1-year-old child who has been hospitalized.
Question 3 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 4 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 reviewing safety measures with a group of parents to prevent burn injuries for toddlers.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hidden wires prevent electrical burns. Midday outdoor time risks sunburn. 60°C water risks scalding; 49°C is safer. Front-facing pot handles increase pull-down burn risk.