ATI PEDIATRIC PROCTO RED, NGN

ATI PEDIATRIC PROCTO RED, NGN

QUESTIONS PEDIATRIC ATI, ATI TEST

BANK, NEXT GEN NCLEX PEDIATRIC, ATI

VERIFIED ANSWERS, PEDIATRIC

PROCTORED EXAM NGN, ATI EXAM

PREP

(a) Question : The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a

preschool boy for the first time. Which action would be best in gaining his cooperation?

• Taking his blood pressure when a parent is there to

comfort him

• Telling him that this procedure will help him get well

faster.

• Explaining to him how the blood flows through the arm

and why the blood pressure is important

• Permitting him to handle equipment and see the dial move

before putting the cuff in place

Correct Answer: D

(b) Question : It is time to give 3-year-old David his

medication. Which approach is most likely to receive a positive response?

• "It's time for your medication now, David. Would you like

water or apple juice afterward?"

• "Wouldn't you like to take your medicine, David?"
• "You must take your medicine, David, because the doctor

says it will make you better."

• "See how nicely John took his medicine? Now take

yours."

Correct Answer: A

(c) Question : When should clear liquids be stopped before

scheduled surgery?

• 2 hours before surgery
• 6 hours before surgery
• The night before surgery, at 8 PM
• The night before surgery, at midnight

Correct Answer: A

(d) Question : The nurse is doing preoperative teaching with

a child and his parents. The parents say that he is "dreading the shot" for premedication. The nurse's response should be

based on the knowledge that:

• Preanesthetic medication can only be given

intramuscularly.

• In children the intramuscular route is safer than the

intravenous (IV) route.

• The child will have no memory of the injection because of

amnesia.

• Preanesthetic medication should be "atraumatic," using

oral, existing intravenous, or rectal routes.

Correct Answer: D

(e) Question : Maria, age 10, requires daily medications for a

chronic illness. Her mother tells the nurse that she is always nagging her to take her medicine before school. What is the most appropriate nursing action to promote Maria's compliance?

• Establishing a contract with her, including rewards
• Suggesting time-outs when she forgets her medicine
• Discussing with her mother the damaging effects of

nagging

• Asking Maria to bring her medicine containers to each

appointment so they can be counted

Correct Answer: A

(f) Question : Allison, age 7 years, has a fever associated

with a viral illness. She is being cared for at home. The nurse should recognize that the principal reason for treating fever

in this child is:

• Relief of discomfort.
• Reassurance that illness is temporary.
• Prevention of secondary bacterial infection.
• Prevention of life-threatening complications.

Correct Answer: A

(g) Question : Standard Precautions for infection control

include:

• Gloves are worn any time a patient is touched.
• Needles are capped immediately after use and disposed of

in a special container.

• Gloves are worn to change diapers when there are loose or

explosive stools.

• Masks are needed only when caring for patients with

airborne infections.

Correct Answer: C

(h) Question : The nurse is preparing a plan to teach a mother

how to administer 1½ teaspoons of medicine to her 6-month-

old child. The nurse should recommend using:

• A household measuring spoon.
• A regular silverware teaspoon.
• A paper cup measure in 5-ml increments.
• A plastic syringe (without needle) calibrated in milliliters.

Correct Answer: D

(i) Question : Several types of long-term central venous

access devices are used. A benefit of using an implanted port

(e.g., Port-a-cath) is that it:

• Is easy to use for self-administered infusions.
• Does not need to pierce the skin for access.