ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a family practice clinic is assessing a preschool-age child who recently experienced the death of a sibling. Which of the following reactions is an age-appropriate response to death?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Curiosity about the body is normal for preschoolers learning about death. A. Magical thinking is common but not the best answer here. B. They don’t grasp permanence yet. D. Logical explanations develop later.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes 0700: 7-year-old client who weighs 18.1 kg (39.9 lb) admitted with a UTI. Child reports pain and burning upon urination and feeling like they need to go to the bathroom all the time. Child's guardian reports the client has been incontinent of urine the past 2 nights and that the urine has a very strong odor.
Question 2 of 5
For each the following interventions, click to specify if the potential intervention is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.
Correct Answer: A: Anticipated, B: Contraindicated, C: Anticipated, D: Contraindicated, E: Contraindicated
Rationale: A. Anticipated: Effective antibiotic for UTIs. B. Contraindicated: Salicylic acid risks Reye’s syndrome in children. C. Anticipated: Hygiene prevents recurrent UTIs. D. Contraindicated: Sunscreen isn’t UTI-related. E. Contraindicated: Fluid restriction worsens UTIs; hydration is key.
Extract:
Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for an adolescent who is requesting testing for STIs. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct Answer: A. Adolescents can consent to STI testing confidentially in many jurisdictions. B. Social workers can’t consent. C. Parental consent isn’t required. D. Delaying testing violates autonomy and delays care.
Extract:
6-month-old infant
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric intensive care unit is assessing a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of neurological impairment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Correct Answer: C. Excessive drowsiness needing verbal stimuli may indicate neurological issues. A. 96% saturation is normal. B. 6-month-olds can’t report pain numerically. D. BP is normal.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has cystic fibrosis about home care following discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Pancreatic enzymes are needed with meals/snacks due to pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis. A.
Tonsillectomy isn’t standard CF care. B. Isoniazid treats TB, not CF. C. X-rays monitor complications, not reactivation.