ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
A 7-month-old infant
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a 7-month-old infant. Which of the following indicates a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pincer grasp at 7 months is premature (expected at 9-10 months), warranting evaluation. B, C, and D are normal for age.
Extract:
A group of females who are pregnant
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about neural tube defects to a group of females who are pregnant. Which of the following disease processes should the nurse include as an example of a neural tube defect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spina bifida is a neural tube defect due to incomplete neural tube closure. A, C, and D are unrelated to neural tube defects.
Extract:
A toddler
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler at a well-child visit. At what point in the physical examination should the nurse examine the child's tympanic membrane? (The child will likely view this as invasive and traumatic)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Examining the tympanic membrane at the end minimizes distress, as it's invasive. B, C, and D may upset the child early, reducing cooperation.
Extract:
A child who has nephrotic syndrome
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema is typical in nephrotic syndrome due to protein loss and fluid retention. A, B, and C are not characteristic.
Extract:
A school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about self-administration of insulin to the parent of a school-age child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspiration before insulin injection is unnecessary and may cause pain. A, B, and D are correct practices.