ATI RN
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 With NGN
1. Which parental statement at the conclusion of a teaching session regarding environmental controls for childhood asthma indicates correct understanding of the information presented?
- A. ''We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child’s room.''
- B. ''We’ll keep the plants in our child’s room dusted.''
- C. ''We’ll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter.''
- D. ''We will replace the carpet in our child’s bedroom with a hard surface.''
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Replacing carpet with hard flooring helps to reduce allergens and asthma triggers in the child’s environment. Choice A is incorrect as having a dog in the child’s room can worsen asthma symptoms due to pet dander. Choice B is incorrect because keeping plants in the child’s room can increase mold spores and allergens. Choice C is incorrect as using a fireplace can introduce smoke and other irritants into the air, worsening asthma symptoms.
2. It is not a legally binding document but nevertheless, Very important in caring for the patients.
- A. BON Resolution No. 220 Series of 2002
- B. Patient’s Bill of Rights
- C. Nurse’s Code of Ethics
- D. Philippine Nursing Act of 2002
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Nursing interventions should be grounded in a deep understanding of the physiological processes involved, ensuring that care provided is both effective and efficient.
3. A patient is admitted with signs of stroke. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate as the priority?
- A. CT scan
- B. MRI
- C. X-ray
- D. Ultrasound
Correct answer: A
Rationale: A CT scan is the priority diagnostic test to identify and confirm the location and severity of a stroke.
4. The clinic nurse is assessing a child with a heavy ascariasis lumbricoides (common roundworm) infection. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?
- A. Anemia
- B. Anorexia
- C. All are applicable
- D. Intestinal colic
Correct answer: D
Rationale: A heavy roundworm infection can cause anemia, anorexia, irritability, and an enlarged abdomen due to the worms’ effects on nutrient absorption and intestinal function.
5. A 3-year-old child was adopted immediately after birth. The parents have just asked the nurse how they should tell the child that she is adopted. Which guideline concerning adoption should the nurse use in planning a response?
- A. It is best to wait until the child asks about it.
- B. The best time to tell the child is between the ages of 7 and 10 years.
- C. It is not necessary to tell a child who was adopted so young.
- D. Telling the child is an important aspect of their parental responsibilities.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: It is important to tell children about their adoption early, in an age-appropriate manner, as part of building trust and openness in the family relationship.