ATI RN
ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Children with impetigo at summer day camp
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a summer day camp that has access to a local beach has cared for several children with impetigo. What is the best nursing intervention to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing crusts with antimicrobial liquid prevents infection spread and enhances topical treatment efficacy in impetigo.
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Child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. What clinical findings does the nurse anticipate when assessing the child? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Fatigue, pallor, and bruises result from anemia and low platelet counts in ALL, unlike edema or jaundice, which are less common.
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Child with viral tonsillitis
Question 3 of 5
A parent asks how to care for a child at home who has the diagnosis of viral tonsillitis. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen relieves pain and fever in viral tonsillitis, unlike antibiotics, which are ineffective for viral infections.
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Infant with severe anemia
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following reticulocyte count is an indicator of severe anemia for an infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low reticulocyte count (0.5%) indicates inadequate bone marrow response, suggestive of severe anemia in infants.
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Newborn with a cleft of the soft palate
Question 5 of 5
Which is the primary goal for a newborn with a cleft of the soft palate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing feeding and sucking is critical to ensure adequate nutrition in newborns with cleft palate, addressing immediate health needs.