ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Quiz Questions
Extract:
The nurse is assessing a child with epiglottitis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epiglottitis causes severe swelling of the epiglottis, leading to dysphonia and absence of spontaneous cough due to airway obstruction, distinguishing it from other respiratory conditions.
Extract:
An 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority immediately after admission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating the rate and characteristics of the child's heart sounds is crucial for early detection of cardiac involvement, which is a priority in acute rheumatic fever due to the risk of carditis and long-term heart damage.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding triggers is a key component of asthma management to prevent exacerbations and improve control, helping the child maintain normal activities with proper management.
Extract:
A child following a tonsillectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a child for manifestations of hemorrhage following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this postoperative complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate bleeding from the surgical site, as the child may swallow blood, signaling a potential postoperative hemorrhage.
Extract:
The nurse employed in an emergency department is monitoring a child diagnosed with epiglottitis. The nurse notes that the child is leaning forward with the neck extended.
Question 5 of 5
How would the nurse interpret this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tripod position with neck extension is a compensatory mechanism to maximize airway patency in epiglottitis, indicating a critical airway obstruction.