ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 With NGN
1. When taking a child’s blood pressure, what percentage of the upper arm should the nurse ensure the cuff bladder width covers?
- A. 20%
- B. 40%
- C. 60%
- D. 80%
Correct answer: B
Rationale: When taking a child's blood pressure, the nurse should select a cuff with a bladder width that covers 40% of the arm circumference at the midpoint of the upper arm. This ensures accurate readings. Choosing a cuff that covers less or more than 40% can lead to incorrect blood pressure measurements. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
2. An effective means of establishing rapport with the hospitalized pre-schooler is through:
- A. Lengthy discussion
- B. Explanation with drawings and models
- C. Play
- D. Silence
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Play is an effective way to communicate and build rapport with young children, especially pre-schoolers. It helps them feel comfortable, express themselves, and establish a connection with the caregiver. Lengthy discussions may not be suitable for their age and attention span, while explanation with drawings and models can enhance communication but may not engage them as effectively as play. Silence, on the other hand, may create a sense of unease or lack of interaction for pre-schoolers.
3. What information should be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play activities for this age?
- A. Give large push-pull toys for kinetic stimulation
- B. Place a cradle gym across the crib to help develop fine motor skills
- C. Provide the child with finger paints to enhance fine motor skills
- D. Provide a stick horse to develop gross motor coordination
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Large push-pull toys are suitable for a 12-month-old as they encourage gross motor skills and physical activity, which are crucial for their development at this age.
4. The nurse is preparing an airborne infection isolation room for a patient. Which communicable disease does the patient likely have?
- A. Varicella
- B. Pertussis
- C. Influenza
- D. Scarlet fever
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is an airborne infectious disease, requiring isolation to prevent the spread of the virus.
5. A 4-month-old infant is discharged home after surgery for the repair of a cleft lip. What should instructions to the parents include?
- A. Provide crib toys for distraction
- B. Breast- or bottle-feeding can begin immediately
- C. Give pain medication to the infant to minimize crying
- D. Leave the infant in the crib at all times to prevent suture strain
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Pain management is essential postoperatively to reduce crying, which could place strain on the surgical site. Feeding and holding the infant are allowed, but care should be taken to avoid placing pressure on the suture line.