ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A toddler
Question 1 of 5
A parent tells a nurse that her toddler drinks a quart of milk a day and has a poor appetite for solid foods. The nurse should explain that the toddler is at risk for which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive milk intake reduces iron-rich solid food consumption, risking iron deficiency anemia. B, C, and D are less directly related.
Extract:
An adolescent
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a routine physical examination of an adolescent. The provider observes a lateral curvature of the spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scoliosis is characterized by lateral spinal curvature. A, B, and C describe other spinal or neck conditions.
Extract:
A child who has hemophilia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a parent of a child who has hemophilia how to control a minor bleeding episode. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying heat worsens bleeding by increasing blood flow. B, C, and D (rest, compression, elevation) are correct for controlling bleeding.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying positioning prevents aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and C are secondary.
Extract:
Four children
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe chest pain in sickle cell anemia indicates acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening condition. B, C, and D are less urgent.