ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 With NGN
1. A 12-year-old child had an appendectomy 18 hours ago. The nurse is monitoring the child for pain control. Which of the following tools is most appropriate for assessing the child’s pain?
- A. FLACC scale
- B. Numeric scale
- C. NIPS scale
- D. FACES scale
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The Numeric scale is the most appropriate tool for assessing pain in older children, like a 12-year-old, as they can comprehend and use numbers to indicate their pain levels accurately. The FLACC scale is typically used for nonverbal or preverbal children. The NIPS scale is designed for neonates and infants. The FACES scale is more commonly used in younger children who may have difficulty expressing their pain in other ways.
2. Which of the following are essential components of strategic planning? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Values
- B. Vision & Mission statements
- C. Reengineering
- D. A & B
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Values and vision and mission statements are indeed essential components of strategic planning. Values help define the organization's core beliefs and principles, guiding its decisions and actions. Vision and mission statements articulate the organization's goals, purpose, and direction, serving as a roadmap for strategic planning and decision-making. Reengineering is not a core component of strategic planning; it involves the redesign of processes to improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Therefore, option C is incorrect. The correct answer is D because both values and vision and mission statements play crucial roles in shaping an organization's strategic planning process.
3. How should a healthcare professional care for a patient with a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
- A. Clean the area with normal saline
- B. Apply antibiotic ointment
- C. Use a hydrocolloid dressing
- D. Change the dressing daily
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Using a hydrocolloid dressing is the appropriate care for a stage 2 pressure ulcer because it provides a moist healing environment, promotes healing, and helps to prevent infection. Cleaning the area with normal saline (Choice A) is important but not the primary treatment for a stage 2 pressure ulcer. Applying antibiotic ointment (Choice B) may not be necessary unless there is a sign of infection. Changing the dressing daily (Choice D) may disrupt the healing process and is not recommended unless the dressing is soiled or compromised.
4. A nurse is caring for a client and realizes they have administered the wrong medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- A. Notify the provider
- B. Check the condition of the client
- C. Document the occurrence in the electronic medical record
- D. Complete an incident report
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is to 'Check the condition of the client' first. When a medication error occurs, the nurse's initial priority should be to assess the client's condition to address any immediate harm or side effects. Notifying the provider can come after ensuring the client's safety. Documenting the occurrence in the electronic medical record and completing an incident report are important steps but should follow the assessment of the client's condition to prioritize patient safety.
5. Most adults with human immunodeficiency virus will exhibit which of the following laboratory values?
- A. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
- B. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and higher than normal CD8+ T-cells
- C. Higher than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are low
- D. Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
Correct answer: Lower than normal number of CD4+ T-cells and CD8+ T-cells are normal
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