ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Proctored Questions
Extract:
A preschool-age child with acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a preschool-age child who has acute acetylsalicylic acid poisoning. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever) is a hallmark of severe acetylsalicylic acid poisoning due to its metabolic effects.
Extract:
A child receiving chemotherapy weighing 29.4 kg
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV to a child who is receiving chemotherapy and weighs 29.4 kg. Available is ondansetron 4 mg/2 mL solution. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculating 29.4 kg x 0.15 mg/kg = 4.41 mg, then 4.41 mg ÷ (4 mg/2 mL) = 2.205 mL, rounded to 2.2 mL.
Extract:
A child with bacterial meningitis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the child can be removed from droplet precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A negative CSF culture confirms effective treatment, indicating the child is no longer contagious.
Extract:
A child with HIV
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has HIV. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Annual tuberculosis testing is critical for HIV-positive children due to their increased risk of infection.
Extract:
A child post-tonsillectomy
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child in the PACU following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse should the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent swallowing may indicate active bleeding from the surgical site, requiring immediate intervention to prevent significant blood loss.