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ATI Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Radiotherapy is an effective modality of treatment in variable pediatric solid tumors. Of the following, the LEAST responsive tumor to radiotherapy is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteosarcoma is relatively radioresistant compared to other listed tumors.
Question 2 of 9
All the following are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in children EXCEPT
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Hypothyroidism is not commonly associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
Question 3 of 9
Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient being started on levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) for newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postural hypotension is common early in treatment, so the patient should be instructed to change positions slowly. Administration with meals should be avoided, if possible, because food delays the absorption of the levodopa component. If the patient is experiencing side effects of nausea and vomiting, administration with food may be considered. The levodopa component may darken urine. Carbidopa has no adverse effects of its own.
Question 4 of 9
The child who walks alone, makes a tower of 3 cubes, inserts a raisin in a bottle, and identifies 1 or more parts of the body is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These milestones are typically achieved around 15 months.
Question 5 of 9
A parent of a child with HIV is being educated by a healthcare provider. Which statement by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parent demonstrating understanding by stating they will give the prescribed antiretroviral medication at regular intervals is crucial in maintaining therapeutic levels and preventing drug resistance in a child with HIV.
Question 6 of 9
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the fasting total cholesterol level is elevated when serum cholesterol is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fasting total cholesterol level ≥200 mg/dL is considered elevated.
Question 7 of 9
Which parental statement at the end of a teaching session by the nurse indicates correct understanding of colostomy stoma care for the infant client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Watching for skin irritation indicates awareness of potential complications and proper colostomy care.
Question 8 of 9
Which causes the clinical manifestations of hydronephrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydronephrosis results from urine backup due to a structural abnormality, which increases pressure and damages renal tissue.
Question 9 of 9
A parent of a toddler with congenital heart disease is being taught by a nurse. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct instruction for a parent of a toddler with congenital heart disease is to offer small, frequent meals. This helps reduce the cardiac workload on the child's heart and aids in easier digestion and nutrient absorption, supporting the child's overall health.