ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which child does not need a urinalysis to evaluate for a UTI?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare professional is preparing to administer an immunization to a four-year-old child. Which of the following actions should the professional plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When administering an immunization to a four-year-old child, it is important to use a 24-gauge needle to minimize pain and discomfort for the child. Thicker needles can cause more pain and tissue trauma. Using a thinner needle like a 24-gauge is appropriate for pediatric immunizations. The other options are not recommended practices: placing the child in a prone position is not ideal for immunization administration, it is beneficial to have the caregiver present for support, and aspirating before administering the immunization is not required for intramuscular injections in current practice.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is assessing a school-age child’s blood pressure while he is seated in a chair. The child starts to experience a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When preparing an adolescent for a lumbar puncture, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parent of a school-age child with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The parent should provide a well-balanced diet that is high in protein and calories for a child with cystic fibrosis. This diet helps meet the child's increased energy requirements. Offering high-protein meals and snacks throughout the day is essential to ensure adequate nutrition and energy intake for children with cystic fibrosis.