ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an infant who has a 2-day history of vomiting and an elevated temperature. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the most reliable indicator of mild dehydration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body weight loss (>5%) is the most reliable indicator of mild dehydration in infants. A, B, and C are less specific or reliable.
Extract:
An adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has scoliosis and requires surgical intervention. Which of the following behaviors by the adolescent should the nurse anticipate because it is the most common reaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body image changes are common due to scoliosis's impact on appearance. B, C, and D are less frequent reactions.
Extract:
A child who has influenza
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has influenza. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the parent indicates the child has an increased risk for Reye syndrome.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin use in viral infections like influenza increases Reye syndrome risk. A, B, and C are safe practices.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying positioning prevents aspiration during vomiting, prioritizing airway safety. A, B, and C are secondary.
Extract:
A child who is in a sickle cell crisis
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who is in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to blocked blood flow. A is not typical. B is unrelated. D may indicate infection but isn't specific to crisis.