ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
An adolescent following a suicide attempt
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for an adolescent following a suicide attempt. After reviewing the client's history, the nurse should determine that which of the following is the priority risk factor for suicide completion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A previous suicide attempt is the strongest predictor of future completion. A, B, and D are risk factors but less immediate.
Extract:
A child who is having a tonic-clonic seizure and vomiting
Question 2 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 preschooler
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the mother of a preschooler and is recommending food options to provide 1 oz of grains. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal flakes equals 1 oz of grains per USDA guidelines. A provides 2 oz. B provides 0.5 oz. D provides about 0.4 oz.
Extract:
A child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents
Question 4 of 5
Nursing care of a child who is immunosuppressed due to leukemia or chemotherapeutic agents should include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good handwashing prevents infection transmission in immunosuppressed children. A is incorrect as sharing a room with an infectious patient risks infection. B is wrong as fluid restriction causes dehydration. C is incorrect as strict isolation may cause psychological distress.
Extract:
A child who has leukemia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has leukemia. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome poses no infection risk to an immunosuppressed leukemia patient. B, C, and D risk infection due to bacterial or inflammatory conditions.