ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A preschool-age child who is a picky eater.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is talking with the mother of a preschool-age child. The mother tells the nurse that her son is a 'picky eater.' Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adding 100% fruit juice (4-6 oz daily) boosts vitamin intake. Quality trumps quantity, appetite decreases in preschoolers, and staying at the table may create negative associations.
Extract:
A child with a new prescription for an oral antibiotic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a child who has a new prescription for an oral antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Include the medication's purpose, adverse effects, and written information to ensure adherence and safety. Do not stop antibiotics early to prevent resistance. Use a proper measuring device, not a kitchen spoon, for accurate dosing.
Extract:
A 4-month-old infant post-cardiac catheterization with a pressure dressing to the right femoral area.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 4-month-old infant who had a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves post-catheterization discomfort. Tub baths risk infection, and keeping the child home for a week is unnecessary.
Extract:
An adolescent in the ED with high fever, headache, neck stiffness, CSF analysis: WBC count 300 cells/microliter, protein 45 mg/dL, glucose 40 mg/dL, turbid color.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who was brought to the emergency department (ED) with a high fever, headache, and neck stiffness. The nurse reviews the adolescent's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis results and notes the following: - WBC count 300 cells/microliter (normal range: 0 to 10 cells/microliter) - Protein 45 mg/dL (normal range: 15 to 45 mg/dL) - Glucose 40 mg/dL (normal range: 50 to 75 mg/dL) - Color Turbid (normal: clear and colorless) The nurse should suspect that the adolescent has which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis is indicated by fever, headache, neck stiffness, and CSF findings (high WBC, low glucose, turbid). It's more severe than viral meningitis. Encephalitis or brain abscess would show focal neurological deficits, not primary CSF changes.
Extract:
Parents of a toddler regarding nutritional considerations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about nutritional considerations with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Quality over quantity ensures a balanced diet for toddlers. Appetite decreases, vitamins are unnecessary unless deficient, and calorie needs are 1,000-1,400 daily.