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ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A toddler receiving ear drops
Question 1 of 5
While administering ear drops to a toddler, a nurse by pulls the auricle down and back. The mother asks, 'Why are you pulling the ear that way?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal in toddlers, ensuring ear drops reach the inner ear effectively, maximizing treatment efficacy.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant receiving oral elixir
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral elixir to a 3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue facilitates swallowing, reducing choking or aspiration risk, ensuring safe medication administration.
Extract:
An adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is having a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with a blood transfusion is appropriate for severe sickle cell crisis to treat anemia or complications like acute chest syndrome, as indicated by clinical status.
Extract:
A child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, is the first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack, quickly opening airways to relieve bronchoconstriction.
Extract:
A 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is 2 days postoperative following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is a priority finding post-ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion, potentially indicating increased intracranial pressure or neurological complications, requiring immediate attention.