ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
Extract:
A child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a child recently diagnosed with cerebral palsy ask the nurse about the limitations of the disorder. The nurse responds by explaining that the limitations occur as a result of which pathophysiological process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a chronic condition causing impaired muscle movement and posture due to brain damage. A, B, and D are incorrect causes.
Extract:
A child who weighs 28 lb
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg/dose to a child who weighs 28 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 120 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 5.3 mL
Rationale: Child's weight: 28 lb ÷ 2.2 = 12.73 kg. Dose: 12.73 kg × 10 mg/kg = 127.3 mg. Volume: 127.3 mg ÷ (120 mg/5 mL) = 5.3 mL.
Extract:
A toddler who has heart failure
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthopnea, difficulty breathing when lying flat, is common in heart failure due to pulmonary congestion. B, C, and D are not typical findings.
Extract:
A child with pediculosis capitis
Question 4 of 5
A school nurse identifies that a child has pediculosis capitis and educates the child's parents about the condition. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A no-nit policy requires the child to be free of nits before returning to school. A is helpful but not definitive, C is excessive, and D is unnecessary unless others have lice.
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By 7 months, infants should babble with consonant-vowel combinations. One-syllable sounds suggest delayed language development, requiring evaluation. A, C, and D are normal.