ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
Extract:
A child who has autism spectrum disorder
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a special education program is planning care for a child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A flexible schedule incorporating the child's interests enhances engagement and reduces stress in autism spectrum disorder. A and B undermine structure, and D, while helpful, is less specific to schedule planning.
Extract:
A patient with vesicoureteral reflux
Question 2 of 5
We know that reflux refers to the retrograde flow of bladder urine into the ureters, which of the following items are important information in the patient's history? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Developmental milestones and UTI history are critical for assessing vesicoureteral reflux risk and severity. A and B (gender) are not significant factors.
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A child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking is a common symptom of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release. B is incorrect as nausea/vomiting are more typical of hyperglycemia. C is wrong as sweating is associated with hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. D is incorrect as hypoglycemia onset can be rapid.
Extract:
An adolescent who reports feeling shaky and is having difficulty speaking and concentrating, with a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is expected in hypoglycemia (55 mg/dL) due to adrenaline release. A, B, and C are associated with hyperglycemia or other conditions.
Extract:
A 1-month-old infant
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 1-month-old infant tells the nurse she worries that her baby will get meningitis like the child's older brother had when he was an infant. The nurse should base her response on which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pneumococcal and Hib vaccines reduce meningitis risk. B, C, and D are false: genetic predisposition is not primary, infancy is high-risk, and no single vaccine prevents all meningitis.