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Pediatric ATI Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
When providing teaching to the family of a school-age child with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging the child to perform independent self-care is essential when managing juvenile idiopathic arthritis. This instruction helps minimize pain and stiffness in the child's joints while promoting mobility and independence. It is crucial for the child to learn self-management skills early to cope better with the condition in the long term.
Question 2 of 9
When developing a home program for self-care, which approach is the most effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most effective approach when developing a home program for self-care is to practice the new steps with the child until they are capable of independently carrying them out at home. This method ensures that the child has mastered the skills before transitioning to independent implementation. It is essential for the child's success in self-care activities and promotes their autonomy and confidence. Requiring the parent to practice the steps regularly and track progress, introducing new programs weekly, or having the parent teach the steps without practice may not be as beneficial in fostering the child's independence and skill acquisition.
Question 3 of 9
A 16-year-old mother complaining she feels unhappy living with her husband and his family. The most appropriate action is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a screening tool for postnatal depression which might address her unhappiness.
Question 4 of 9
What is the priority nursing action when preparing a neonate born with a gastroschisis defect for transport to a pediatric hospital for corrective surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The priority nursing action when preparing a neonate born with a gastroschisis defect for transport is to cover the exposed intestines with sterile moist gauze. This action helps prevent infection and keeps the tissue viable during transportation to the pediatric hospital for corrective surgery.
Question 5 of 9
Normal values (reference intervals) are difficult to establish within the pediatric population. Many variables should be considered when developing reference intervals. All the following are variables that commonly considered to define reference intervals EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subclinical disease is not typically used as a variable for defining reference intervals.
Question 6 of 9
All the following are cholesterol risk screening recommendations EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family history of obesity is not a direct indicator for cholesterol screening.
Question 7 of 9
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the management of anaphylaxis, the priority action for the nurse is to administer IM epinephrine to the child. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis as it helps reverse the severe manifestations of the reaction by constricting blood vessels, relaxing airway muscles, and decreasing hives and swelling. Elevating the head of the child's bed may be beneficial for respiratory distress but is not the priority over administering epinephrine. Inserting a large-bore IV catheter may be necessary for fluid resuscitation but is not the initial priority. Identifying the allergen is important for prevention and future management but is not the immediate action needed in the acute phase of an anaphylactic reaction.
Question 8 of 9
A healthcare professional is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In nephrotic syndrome, there is increased permeability of the glomerular filtration barrier, leading to protein loss in the urine. This results in hypoalbuminemia, causing fluid retention and edema. Therefore, weight gain due to fluid retention is a common finding in children with nephrotic syndrome.
Question 9 of 9
Which standardized test would be most appropriate for assessing the motor development of a 2-month-old infant in a high-risk clinic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Peabody Developmental Motor Scale (PDMS-2) is specifically designed to assess the motor development of infants and young children, making it the most appropriate choice for evaluating a 2-month-old infant in a high-risk clinic setting.