ATI RN
ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
Extract:
Adolescents
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a school-based health center is educating a group of adolescents about prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prompt treatment prevents STI complications like infertility. A. Abstinence does prevent STIs. C. One partner reduces, not eliminates, risk. D. Adolescents have higher risk.
Extract:
School-age child following plaster cast for right forearm fracture
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child following the application of a plaster cast for a right forearm fracture. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Correct Answer: B. Moleskin protects skin from cast edges. A. Plastic traps moisture, delaying drying. C. Fingertips risk indentations. D. Elevation above heart reduces swelling.
Extract:
Toddler with manifestations of epiglottitis
Question 3 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:
Toddlers
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing safety measures with a group of parents to prevent burn injuries for toddlers. Which of the following safety measures should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hiding electrical wires prevents burns or electrocution from toddler exploration. A. 60°C is too hot; 49°C is safer. C. Front-facing handles risk spills. D. 1100-1300 is peak sun time, increasing burn risk.
Extract:
Infant who weighs 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) admitted yesterday for moderate dehydration
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who weighs 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) and was admitted yesterday for treatment of moderate dehydration. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the infant's condition is improving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D. A level, soft fontanelle indicates improved hydration. A. 70/min is high, suggesting distress. B. >3 sec refill shows poor perfusion. C. Dry membranes indicate ongoing dehydration.