ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
3-year-old with mild iron deficiency anemia
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old child with mild iron deficiency anemia is seen by a nurse in the clinic. In addition to weakness and fatigue, what should the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased pulse rate compensates for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in iron deficiency anemia, unlike other listed symptoms.
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4-year-old with terminal condition transitioning to end-of-life care
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is speaking with the parents of a 4-year-old child following a family discussion with the health care provider about the child's terminal condition and the possibility to transition to end-of-life care. The parents state, 'We don't think we can make this decision right now. What would you do?' Choose the nurse's BEST response.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the parents' beliefs fosters open communication, supporting informed decision-making tailored to their values during a difficult time.
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Patient with aplastic anemia
Question 3 of 5
The nurse devises a teaching plan for the patient with aplastic anemia. Which of the following is the most important concept to teach for health maintenance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding infections is critical in aplastic anemia due to a weakened immune system, making it the priority for health maintenance.
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Child with nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
The nurse anticipates that there will be two classic hematologic characteristics in the blood chemistry of a child with nephrotic syndrome which are: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Anemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypoproteinemia are classic findings in nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss, compensatory lipoprotein synthesis, and reduced erythropoiesis.
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Young mother with new baby
Question 5 of 5
A young mother confides in the nurse that her husband does not want her to give so much attention to their new baby for fear that the child will become spoiled. The nurse's best response would be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Interaction fosters trust, supporting healthy emotional development in infants, contrary to spoiling concerns.