ATI REAL LIFE RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN
GASTROENTERITIS AND DEHYDRATION 2026
Which of the following types of isolation precautions should Susan implement? -ANSWER-
Contact
Nurse Mary gave a report to Nurse Susan; SBAR format: -ANSWER-S: 4 yo male pt, with his
mom, admitted for dehydration
B: The pt has had diarrhea for 2 days. Has poor appetite and only had sips of fluid for more
than 1 day. He is crying and reports abd pain. He attends day care full time and is potty
trained but is wearing diaper briefs because of diarrhea.
A: Elevated temp of 38 degrees C, HR 120 bpm, RR 30 breaths/min. He has clear lungs, no
murmurs, hyperactive bowel sounds. He is crying and has pain level of 3 using the FACES
scale.
R: Admitting prescriptions for the hospital are in the computer.
Which of the following is the priority action based on the assessment? -ANSWER-Initiate IV
access
Appropriate supplies to insert an IV cath for saline lock? -ANSWER-Image B
IV flow rate -ANSWER-133 mL/hr
Correct documentation of I&O -ANSWER-Image D
Based on lab findings and assessment, which is the priority action? -ANSWER-Obtain rx for
potassium.
Correct technique for administering IV KCl? -ANSWER-Administer an intermittent IV bolus of
5 mEq KCl in 100 mL 0.9% NaCl over 1 hr.
GASTROENTERITIS AND DEHYDRATION 2026
Which of the following types of isolation precautions should Susan implement? -ANSWER-
Contact
Nurse Mary gave a report to Nurse Susan; SBAR format: -ANSWER-S: 4 yo male pt, with his
mom, admitted for dehydration
B: The pt has had diarrhea for 2 days. Has poor appetite and only had sips of fluid for more
than 1 day. He is crying and reports abd pain. He attends day care full time and is potty
trained but is wearing diaper briefs because of diarrhea.
A: Elevated temp of 38 degrees C, HR 120 bpm, RR 30 breaths/min. He has clear lungs, no
murmurs, hyperactive bowel sounds. He is crying and has pain level of 3 using the FACES
scale.
R: Admitting prescriptions for the hospital are in the computer.
Which of the following is the priority action based on the assessment? -ANSWER-Initiate IV
access
Appropriate supplies to insert an IV cath for saline lock? -ANSWER-Image B
IV flow rate -ANSWER-133 mL/hr
Correct documentation of I&O -ANSWER-Image D
Based on lab findings and assessment, which is the priority action? -ANSWER-Obtain rx for
potassium.
Correct technique for administering IV KCl? -ANSWER-Administer an intermittent IV bolus of
5 mEq KCl in 100 mL 0.9% NaCl over 1 hr.
