ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
6-month-old infant
Question 1 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.
Extract:
Toddler with manifestations of epiglottitis
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a toddler who has manifestations of epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. Epiglottitis spreads via droplets; initiating precautions first protects others. A. X-ray aids diagnosis but isn’t first. B. Intubation prep is secondary. C. Antibiotics follow precautions.
Extract:
School-age child with pertussis
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a staff nurse who is caring for a child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of infection control practices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Droplet precautions are correct for pertussis transmission. A. Airborne precautions (N95) are excessive. C. Gloves don’t address droplets. D. Mask should be on before entry.
Extract:
10-year-old child receiving chemotherapy
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child who is receiving chemotherapy. The child's guardian asks about managing adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft toothbrush prevents bleeding with low platelets. B. Favorite foods help but aren't specific. C. Saline, not chlorhexidine, is preferred for stomatitis. D. Antiemetics are as needed, not fixed.
Extract:
Adolescent requesting testing for STIs
Question 5 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.