ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam Nursing 228 Questions
Extract:
A 20-hour-old neonate suspected of having polycythemia
Question 1 of 5
A 20-hour-old neonate is suspected of having polycythemia. Which nursing intervention(s) will the nurse utilize to provide care for this neonate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Early feedings, oxygen monitoring, lab tests, urinary output checks, and IV insertion address hypoglycemia, oxygenation, diagnosis, renal function, and potential transfusion needs in polycythemia.
Extract:
A mother of three whose mother recently died and husband lost his job
Question 2 of 5
A mother of three brings her children in for their vaccinations. The mother tells the nurse that her mother recently died and her husband just lost his job due to his company downsizing. Which parenting behaviors is the nurse likely to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Stress from loss and unemployment may lead to detachment, seeking help, and frustration, reflecting the mother's reduced coping capacity.
Extract:
A 7-year-old girl with amblyopia
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse is conducting vision screening for a 7-year-old girl and documents the condition 'amblyopia.' What would the nurse tell the parents about this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amblyopia, or 'lazy eye,' results from reduced vision in one eye due to inadequate use during development, requiring early intervention to correct.
Extract:
14 to 16 year olds
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is preparing a program on sexuality and birth control for a class of 14 to 16 year olds. Which behavior will have the most influence on how the information is presented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents' risk-taking behavior shapes the presentation, emphasizing responsible decision-making to address potential consequences of sexual activity.
Extract:
A 13-year-old boy with a strong family history of depression
Question 5 of 5
The father of a 13-year-old boy reports his family has a strong history of depression. He questions screening for his son. What information should be provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Annual depression screening starting at age 11, especially for those with a family history, aligns with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for early detection.