ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatric exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A child who has iron deficiency anemia
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic in caring for a child who has iron deficiency anemia and is to start taking ferrous sulfate syrup. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse give the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering ferrous sulfate through a straw minimizes tooth staining, a common issue with liquid iron supplements, ensuring proper administration.
Extract:
A child who has epiglottitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a child who has epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing moist air, such as humidified oxygen, soothes inflamed epiglottis tissues, reducing discomfort and supporting airway management in epiglottitis.
Extract:
An infant
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an infant. Which of the following sites is the most reliable location to check the infant's pulse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse, at the heart's apex, is the most reliable for infants, providing an accurate measure of heart rate and rhythm via stethoscope.
Extract:
A 3-month-old infant receiving oral elixir
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an oral elixir to a 3-month-old infant using an oral medication syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the syringe to the side of the infant's tongue facilitates swallowing, reducing choking or aspiration risk, ensuring safe medication administration.
Extract:
An infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which of the following rooms should the nurse assign the infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RSV spreads via droplets and contact, so a private room with contact/droplet precautions minimizes transmission risk, protecting other patients and staff.